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In India, the Scion of a Political Dynasty Tries to Seize His Moment

New York Times18 October 2026, 04:01 UTCIndia

Rahul Gandhi is the descendant of three prime ministers. A surge of protests could give him a springboard to take on the nation’s current leader.

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