Will you vote for Cong? Viral barber's shocking response even after trimming RaGa's beard | WATCH

Rahul Gandhi, amidst his campaign efforts for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has actively sought to connect with Dalit communities. This outreach has included sharing meals prepared by Dalits in their homes, often sharing the floor with them. A recent viral video featuring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi showed him getting his beard trimmed in a local barber shop. While the footage, initially shared by the Congress party, aimed to portray Rahul Gandhi as a relatable and down-to-earth leader ahead of Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli elections, a subsequent interview with the shop owner revealed a nuanced stance on political allegiance.

Rahul's decision to visit the barber's shop not only garnered admiration from the barber, Mithun Kumar, but also transformed his life dramatically, catapulting him to sudden fame. The video capturing Rahul Gandhi's visit and haircut quickly went viral, along with Mithun's contact information. 

रायबरेली जैसे देश के गांव, कस्बों और शहरों के लाखों हुनरमंद युवाओं के सामने अपार अवसर हैं।

जरूरत है, इनका साथ निभाने की। इनको ये यकीन दिलाने की तुम आगे बढ़ो, हम हर कदम पर तुम्हारे साथ हैं। pic.twitter.com/zsNSVI7feZ

— Congress (@INCIndia) May 15, 2024

After Gandhi's visit, Mithun shared that his business has experienced a remarkable upturn, receiving inquiries and requests from around the globe. He even mentioned receiving invitations to work abroad, including offers from countries like Australia.

Uncertainty amidst political landscape

In the follow-up video, the barber, although expressed general support for the Congress, but he hesitated to commit to voting for Rahul Gandhi specifically. His cautious response, "This vote thing is not sure as of now, please don't talk about voting as of now," has spurred conversations among netizen in Rae Bareli.

Watch the video:

They couldn't even succeed in convincing him? pic.twitter.com/21XZoZ2UAE

— Political Kida (@PoliticalKida) May 15, 2024

Rahul Gandhi's strategic shift

Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest the Lok Sabha seat from Rae Bareli comes after facing defeat in Amethi and securing victory in Wayanad during previous elections. With Rae Bareli historically being a Congress stronghold and his mother, Sonia Gandhi, having represented the constituency for five terms since 2004, Rahul's candidacy holds big importance in maintaining the party's legacy.