Rahul Gandhi praises the youth who went viral after the preamble recital at Jantar Mantar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets Mohammad Irfan, who went viral for reciting the Preamble of the Constitution during the recent student protest at Jantar Mantar. | Photo credit: PTI

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday (July 27, 2026) met Mohammad Irfan, the youth who went viral for reciting the Preamble to the Constitution during the recent student protest at Jantar Mantar.

Mr Gandhi said Mr Irfan’s outlook reflected the strength and promise of India’s youth. Hailing from a slum in Delhi, he spoke about the hardships faced by workers in the unorganized sector and the need for affordable education, healthcare and democratic rights.

Sharing photos of the meeting at Mr Irfan’s home on Instagram, Mr Gandhi described him as “a young man from a Delhi neighborhood whose thinking transcends his circumstances”.

“His understanding of the constitution, his outlook on the country and his eagerness to learn show that India’s greatest strength lies in its youth,” Mr Gandhi said, adding that millions of young people like Mr Irfan were the country’s “real hope” – inquisitive, sensitive and aware of their rights and responsibilities.

Mr. Irfan attracted widespread attention during the protest over the NEET controversy after a video of him reciting the preamble and talking about constitutional values ​​went viral on social media.

Published – 28 Jul 2026 0:05 AM IST