Reasons Behind Rahul Gandhi entering into politics

Rahul Gandhi better known by the sobriquet RG in the party circle arrived in the
mainstream politics during mid of the past decade. A graduate from Trinity
College, University of Cambridge Gandhi scions entry into politics didnt
appalled many. Politics comes naturally to Mr. Gandhi, who since coming to
active politics has been heralded as PM in making.
In the words of Mr Rahul Gandhi There is a work that my father had started, a
dream he had dreamt. I come to you today saying, allow me to carry that dream
into reality.These words of Rahul urged the country to accept him as the
successor of a quintessential figure of India National Congress, Mr. Rajiv Gandhi,
who has revolutionised our country.
Till 2003, Rahul Gandhi didnt conform to the request of his supporters of joining
active politics. In March 2004 Lok Sabha elections, Sonia moved to the Rae Bareli
constituency leaving the patriarchal constituency of Amethi for Rahul to contest
and to bring him into the foray. In his first interview with foreign media, Rahul
portrayed himself as a uniter of the country and condemned divisive politics in
India, saying that he would try to reduce caste & religion tensions. The result
being a pompous victory by margin of over 100,000 votes.
Till 2006 Rahul Gandhi eschewed to hold any political office. In 2006 at
Hyderabad in high profile congress campaign for the 2007 assembly election
Rahul Gandhi was again urged by the congress camaraderie to step ahead and
become the iconic youth face of congress to take on the reins of leadership.
Consequently in sep. 2007 Rahul acceded as general secretary of All India
Congress Committee and also took charge of youth congress and NSUI. With a
sound political acumen and vision of the party Rahul created a think tank for the
beleaguered Indian Youth Congress , for which he interviewed a bunch of 40 prescreened people. The organisation has been revamped since Rahul took over the
charge.
Rahul had been confronted and quizzed at JNU, considered to be influenced by
leftist, on hierarchical politics in India, visit to dalit house, economic growth &
education reforms. In 2009 Lok Sabha elections once again Rahul was able to
woo the voters leading to a victory margin of over 3,33,000 votes.
As we know, nothing comes with ease; same has been the case with him too. He
has been marred with controversy in a brief carrier spanning over 8 years. His
remarks over 7/11 terror attack, comparison of RSS and SIMI , sukanya devi case
and ilk issues have also irked the public. Though one may say that as a part of
Gandhi dynasty lead him into politics but then it is ones charisma & persona
that sustains them in a long run. Further it is also pertinent to recall once again
that prior entering into quagmire of Indian politics and confront with its vexed
issues he had done a lot of ground work, to firm up his foothold, sine qua non to
fulfil the dream that his father has dreamt of.