Talk:Rahul Gandhi

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Hindi pronunciation[edit]

It lacks his middle name, raːdʒiːʋ. It's in the audio but not in the IPA. Rolando 1208 (talk) 19:25, 21 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Fixed Thank you.

2012 Assembly elections[edit]

Do we really need this section? I feel Gandhi was not an INC CM candidate for any of the the Assembly elections held in 2012, nor was he the main campaigner, as most of the major INC leaders campaigned equally. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS 🍁 19:41, 22 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

master's degree in economics at Harvard?[edit]

The article currently states: " While at Harvard, Gandhi obtained a Master's degree in Economics." The citation is to this Guardian article (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/mar/22/india.randeepramesh) which provides no evidence that Rahul Gandhi earned at master's degree in economics at Harvard. This sentence should be deleted. Redgon (talk) 05:52, 29 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Reversion[edit]

25 Cents FC that threat of his is scary which is why I thought it should be included.-Haani40 (talk) 21:19, 18 April 2024 (UTC) Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Souniel Yadav[reply]

Your addition misquoted him. None of the sources you cited establish that he said "we will set the whole country on fire". Cordless Larry (talk) 22:02, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Cordless Larry: He said,

If BJP wins these fixed elections, and changes the Constitution, the country will be on fire

-Haani40 (talk) 02:24, 19 April 2024 (UTC) Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Souniel Yadav[reply]
So, can I add,

Rahul Gandhi has threatened, "If BJP wins these fixed elections, and changes the Constitution, the country will be on fire" at a rally while campaigning for the 2024 Indian parliamentary election[1][2][3][4]

-Haani40 (talk) 02:29, 19 April 2024 (UTC) Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Souniel Yadav[reply]
Can it be added in the section titled, "Political and social views" with no sub-heading?-Haani40 (talk) 02:32, 19 April 2024 (UTC) Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Souniel Yadav[reply]
in the Narendra Modi article, allegations have been made with just one source - here I am providing 4 sources for what he (Rahul Gandhi) really said.-Haani40 (talk) 06:08, 19 April 2024 (UTC) Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Souniel Yadav[reply]
There's an important difference between someone saying that something will be on fire and threatening to set it on fire! Cordless Larry (talk) 07:31, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yes expressing fear, fear mongering and threatening are different different things. Bookku (talk) 07:39, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Cordless Larry: So, can I add,

Rahul Gandhi has said, "If BJP wins these fixed elections, and changes the Constitution, the country will be on fire" at a rally while campaigning for the 2024 Indian parliamentary election

?-Haani40 (talk) 09:35, 19 April 2024 (UTC) Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Souniel Yadav[reply]
It's not up to me to decide. Your addition has been reverted, so you need to establish consensus before trying again, but you should take into account the advice you've received at the Teahouse and on your user talk page. Personally, I'd drop it and move on to something else. Cordless Larry (talk) 11:11, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@25 Cents FC: I like your,

Today's motto: Don’t fight fire with fire, Water works a lot better.

on your user page. Please read all that has been typed above and let us know if we can add what Cordless Larry seems to be suggesting (that my last proposal is fine if consensus is arrived at for it).-Haani40 (talk) 12:16, 19 April 2024 (UTC) Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Souniel Yadav[reply]
Hello @Haani40. Like I mentioned while reverting your edits, politicians in India make a lot of statements on a regular basis. Some find them controversial, while others support them. I was checking similar notes and found a statement by Amit Shah that "there will be communal riots in Karnataka if the Congress wins the Karnataka elections" or "If BJP Loses Bihar Elections, Crackers Will Go Off in Pakistan". It's very clear that such statements are made, especially by Indian politicians, purely based on winning elections. We are not supposed to include such parts only because you and I felt scared. Hope it helps! Thank you. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS 🍁 13:14, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Haani40 You asked a question and other users suggested to you otherwise @ Wikipedia:Teahouse#WP:BLP_violation. Bookku (talk) 07:34, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

References

  1. ^ ""If BJP wins these match fixed elections...country will be on fire": Rahul Gandhi". The Hawk. 2024-03-31. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  2. ^ Khanduri, Shailesh (2024-03-31). "India will burn if BJP wins 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi at Ramlila ground". NewsDrum. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  3. ^ "Race to Lok Sabha: 'If BJP wins these match fixed polls...country will be on fire'". Bangalore Mirror. 2024-04-01. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  4. ^ "INDIA Bloc Rally". The Economic Times. 2024-03-31. Retrieved 2024-04-10.

Political and social views[edit]

I will be completely revamping the political and social views section. You may notice frequent removals and additions of new content. I would be very glad to receive suggestions. Thank you. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS 🍁 21:37, 24 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Do we consider "The Hawk" a reliable source?? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources/Perennial_sources DataCrusade1999 (talk) 09:19, 3 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 4 May 2024[edit]

Kindly Change the image of Rahul Gandhi. It looks odd, old and he changed his appearance. Kindly update with latest picture otherwise keep the old one. Dr. Trafalgar D Water Law (talk) 01:01, 4 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done for now: Please make a specific suggestion and seek consensus for the change. Usedtobecool ☎️ 01:31, 4 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Update image as of 2024. He don't look like that anymore. Dr. Trafalgar D Water Law (talk) 17:27, 5 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The picture is already latest and there is no need of changing it. Wikipedia is not any album. ZenDragoX (User) | (Contact) 09:13, 7 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 12 May 2024[edit]

Please change the picture to latest one 103.38.126.101 (talk) 11:39, 12 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: Same as discussion above. Liu1126 (talk) 17:30, 12 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The image in the infobox[edit]

People keep changing the image in the infobox. Some people prefer File:Rahul Gandhi.png (taken in 2024), whilst others prefer File:Rahul Gandhi in Shillong (cropped).jpg (taken in 2018) or File:Rahul Gandhi speaking (cropped).jpg (taken in 2018). @Ah507, GaiusAugustine, Zendrago X, and MrMkG: Do any of you have reasons for preferring one picture over another? -- Toddy1 (talk) 06:36, 20 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

File:Rahul Gandhi.png seems to be edited and modified, with white in the background it also seems very low quality. Choose either File:Rahul Gandhi in Shillong (cropped).jpg or File:Rahul Gandhi speaking (cropped).jpg. Ah507 (talk) 08:27, 20 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
2024 image
  • The most recent image provides the most accurate representation of Rahul Gandhi's current appearance. People change over time, and using an outdated image might not reflect his current age, style, or demeanor accurately.
  • A recent image ensures relevance to the current period and context. If the purpose of the Wikipedia page is to provide up-to-date information about Rahul Gandhi, using a recent image aligns with that goal.
  • Users are more likely to engage with content that feels current and reflects the present reality. A recent image can capture attention and interest more effectively than an older one.
  • Using a recent image demonstrates transparency and commitment to keeping information current. It shows that the Wikipedia page is actively maintained and reflects the latest developments.
  • While historical context can be important, especially for figures with long careers or significant past events, the primary goal of an infobox is to provide accurate and relevant information about the subject as they are now. Therefore, using a 2024 image would be the most suitable choice for Rahul Gandhi's infobox on Wikipedia.
  • A portrait-style image with a white background often conveys professionalism. It provides a clean and uncluttered backdrop, allowing the focus to remain on the subject, in this case, Rahul Gandhi. Images with a white background are versatile and can be easily incorporated into various designs or layouts without clashing with other elements. Using a white background can help maintain consistency across Wikipedia pages. Many infobox images on Wikipedia use a similar format, making the layout cohesive and visually appealing.
ZenDragoX (User) | (Contact) 10:40, 20 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
In general I agree that the more recent image is preferable, given that he is still working as a politician. But there appear to be issues with File:Rahul Gandhi.png. I suspect that it is an edited PTI photograph taken in 2022. The photograph in this December 2022 India TV News story looks as though it was taken on the same day. Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Images#Editing images says that blurring the background is permitted - so blanking the background is probably also OK (though blurring would have been preferable). But it says all changes to images taken from outside sources should be noted on the image's description page. For images created by editors themselves, changes which could have been part of the image's original composition—such as rotation or minor cropping—need not be mentioned on the description page. c:File:Rahul Gandhi.png says that it is the uploader's own work. See c:User talk:Josve05a#Rahul Gandhi.png, which discusses issues with this photograph. So it is remains to be seen whether the image will remain on Commons.-- Toddy1 (talk) 11:33, 20 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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