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A week ahead of the government's trust vote, he strongly defended the nuclear deal, saying it will be beneficial for the country in the long run.
Questioning opposition to the deal, Gandhi said it was similar to the criticism his late father Rajiv Gandhi faced when he introduced computers in the late 80s.
"At that time all thought it (decision to introduce computers) was ridiculous. The argument given that time was how will it benefit farmers," he said at a press conference in Amethi.
Gandhi said the Prime Minister has shown ‘vision, tenacity and leadership’ by deciding to go ahead with the nuclear deal.
"If the nuclear deal involves risk, I will tell the Prime Minister to take this risk again and again," he said.
Gandhi said, "The nuclear deal is fundamental for India's future. It is fundamental for energy, the power situation here (Uttar Pradesh). It is fundamental for the nuclear industry. It's important for India to become a large player. No right thinking person will argue that it is bad for the country."
He said across the political divide there was support for the deal.
"There are people in BJP and other parties who are 100 per cent for the deal. I don't understand why there are people opposing the deal. So if somebody argues that it is bad, then there is a feeling it is political."
"It is not only Rahul Gandhi but every young person in the country who is bound to support the deal because it is going to change the future face of the country," he said.
When it was pointed out that this had led Congress to align with Samajwadi Party, a party it had opposed earlier and the new alignment may hurt Congress in the long run, he said, "My point is, we will stake whatever we can."
On the opposition to the nuclear deal, Gandhi said the telecom and IT revolutions- launched by his late father Rajiv Gandhi-- in the 1980s had faced similar opposition.
Gandhi said, "The deal would make India a global player in the nuclear industry. The situation today is the same like the 1980s when the telecom revolution was set in, followed by the computer and IT revolutions."
"I remember during my childhood when my father was doing this (ushering in the computer and IT revolution) people used to say it is completely ridiculous. Various arguments were given. Some said how do the farmers gain from it and today almost everyone has a computer. And some have it on their watches," he said.
The scion of the Gandhi family said he considered the nuclear deal ‘fundamental’ for the country as it goes into future.
"It is a landmark for the energy situation and the nuclear industry is going to benefit all of us in employment, especially for the youth," he said.
He praised the Prime Minister for his stand on the nuclear deal. "I am proud that Manmohan Singh has given the country vision, tenacity and leadership. Today you may say that it only involves generation of 3 percent of energy but you never know our bright scientists would make it 70 per cent. I believe in this," he said.
"The young leaders across the party line who have talked to him have been supportive of the deal. I have talked to many young leaders across the parties. They support the deal and are convinced about it. They say they don't understand why their leadership is opposed to it," he added.
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Stupid advice to PM. They do nove nothing to loose. All are cheating poor Indians with their big words
What maturity has Rahul Gandhi got to speak on this issue ? He is aman without any real depth. By virtue of being a Gandhi family member he is enjoying power. Does he know the ABC of the deal ? Does he approve of the greed with which Congress has made a U turn and joined hands with its till now enemy th SP ? Why is he silent on this ? Its plain opportnism for stake of enjoying a few more months in power.
Three cheers to thumbs up to Rahul Gandhi for having spoken like a true leader.Let the Advanis and RASCAL KARAT learn from this young as what is national interest.RASCAL KARAT draws his Salary from the Chinese and so naturally he has to show his loyality to the Chinese like how Jaichand showed to Khiljis and Ghaznis.I am sure Rahul will take the lead and ensure the deal goes through.I am sure God willing he will suceed all those who would like to see a Strong and Vibrant India and not the one like whichRASCAL KARAT envisages.A country existing on a failed text book Idelogy called Socialism and Marxism
ONE NEED VISION TO CREATE AND CONGRESS AND GANDHI FAMILY NEVER SCARED TO SPEAK OUT THERE VISION AND ALWAYS WANT TO IMPLEMENT IT.TO LOTS OF HINDU VOTER CONGRESS IS PRO MUSLIM PARTY BUT ME BEING MUSLIM LET ME TELL YOU,THEY HAVE HARDLY DONE ANYTHING TO UPLIFT MUSLIM STANDARD OF LIFE BUT CONGRESS GAVE EVERTHING TO BACKWARD CLASS,BUT SEE THE HONESTY OF MUSLIM THEY STILL SUPPORT CONGRESS AND MOST OF BACKWARD CLASS HAVE SHOWN BACK TO CONGRESS.NUCLEAR DEAL IS GOING TO BENEFIT TO INDIA,THERE IS NO DOUBT AND CONGRESS DID WORK FOR THE INTEREST OF INDIA.MUSLIMS SHOULD KNOW ONETHING YOUR HARDWORK IS YOUR BEST FRIEND,EVEN MUSLIM POLITICIAN WONT ABLE TO WORK IN YOUR FAVOUR.INDIA IS OUR COUNTRY AND WILL REMAIN OUR COUNTRY,FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT AND EDUCATION,HONESTY,AND HARDWORK WILL SEE US THROUGH IN THESE ENVIRONMENT.
yes i m sure india will gain...as they say no risk no gain...but the terms should be absolutely clear between the two countries
It prooves, Manmohan does what Rahul Gandhi or Sonia Gandhi tells him to do. A real puppet. I dont know why media gives him credit or blames him for his actions. He is just a "Good Boy" in teacher Sonia Gandhi's class.
You are wrong Mr. Gandhi. India is not a private property of Congress party that you can take risk again and again. The time is not far when the people of this country will take to task all those who have ruined this country.
I THINK RAHUL GANDHI HAS ACCEPTED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE NUMBERS OTHERWISE THERE WOULD BE NO NEED TO TAKE RISK AGAIN AND AGAIN
I agree. We need young leaders in all parties coming through and restore India's to it's rightful place.
Rahul seems to be reasonable politician with a sound judgement. We need younger, visionary politicians like him who think of a united progressive india. Manmohan is also a very good leader. Its time we kicked out corrupt old farts who play politics of division, caste, and religion like - Karat, Advani, Mulayam, Mayavati, Arjun Singh, etc.......GET NEW YOUNG LEADERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THIS DIRTY BAGGAGE. CLEAN OUT INDIAN POLITICS.