In an emotional speech in Jaipur, Rahul Gandhi said: "The Congress party is my life. The people of India are now my life. And I will fight for the people of India and for this party."
"As a boy I loved to play badminton because it gave me balance in a complicated world. I was taught by two policemen who protected my grandmother and were my friends. They killed my grandmother and took way the balance...In the evening I saw my father address the nation. He was terrified of what lay ahead of him. But I saw a glimmer of hope. That hope has brought India where it is today."
Referring to his mother speaking to him after he was named vice president, Rahul Gandhi said: "Last night my mother came to my room and she sat and cried. She cried because she understands the power that so many people seek is actually a poison. She can see it, what it does to people around and to the people they love."
Usha Kaushal, a homemaker, was very impressed by Rahul's speech.
"I was really moved and touched when I heard his speech.. It was very poignant, especially what he said about power being poison... It is correct, a lot of young people who want to join politics realise it, they are scared because power corrupts. We want leaders who have their heart in the right place and want to do something for the country," she added.
