Rahul Gandhi Explains Cars Like Politics, BJP Labels it Gibberish

In a head-scratching moment at Colombia's EIA University, Congress Leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi turned a simple engineering query into a viral political spectacle, leaving audiences puzzled and the BJP in uproar. Posing to a room full of intrigued students, Gandhi asked: "Why does a motorcycle weigh just 100 kg to carry two passengers, while a car needs a whopping 3,000 kg for one?" His answer? It's all about crash safety—and a gateway to electric vehicles (EVs).

Delving deeper, Gandhi explained that traditional car engines pose a deadly risk in collisions. "In a bike crash, the engine flies away, sparing the rider. But in a car, it barrels into the cabin, so we pile on metal to protect you," he said, gesturing animatedly. This "centralized power" design, he argued, is the culprit behind the weight disparity. Enter EVs: "Electric motors decentralize everything. You can slap one on each wheel—no massive engine block. It's like breaking up monopolies, redistributing power from the center to the edges."

The analogy wasn't just mechanical; it echoed Gandhi's recurring theme of political decentralization. Back in February, during a chat with Nagaland students, he drew similar parallels: "Old engines hoard power in one spot, but EVs spread it out with batteries and motors. This shift will remake economies—and politics—from the ground up." In Colombia, he tied it to broader innovation, urging India to lead in battery tech as the "new oil" of the 21st century.

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But back home, the BJP wasn't buying it—or the subtext. BJP IT cell Chief Amit Malviya unleashed a torrent of mockery on social media: "I haven't heard this much gibberish in one go. If anyone can decode Rahul Gandhi's riddle, enlighten me. If you're as amused as I am, you're not alone." The viral clip exploded online, with netizens quipping, "Feels like solving a puzzle with no solution" and "Rahul's stand-up science tour hits Colombia." One user joked, "He wants to buy a car by the kilo— what's the rate for a Maruti?"

Critics like BJP MP Kangana Ranaut piled on, branding Gandhi a "disgrace" for his foreign jabs at Indian institutions, while others saw it as a sly dig at centralized governance under PM Modi. Yet supporters hailed it as a clever metaphor for empowering the masses, much like EVs democratize mobility.

As Gandhi's South American tour continues—complete with meetings like his sit-down with Colombian Senate President Lidio Garcia—the debate rages: Is this automotive wisdom or opposition wordplay? Either way, it's revving up conversations on everything from road safety to India's EV ambitions, where the country aims to electrify 30% of vehicles by 2030. One thing's clear: Gandhi's got the BJP's engines overheating.

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