Politics, for me, was never about power, designation, or personal gain. It was about ideology, conviction, and standing by those who stood for principles when it mattered the most. I am one among the millions of Indian youth who were inspired and politically awakened by the ideologies and courage of Rahul Gandhi. From 2019 onwards, I followed his politics closely and believed that he represented a new democratic voice for the youth of this nation. His speeches, his consistency against authoritarianism, and his willingness to walk among the people during difficult times deeply influenced me. That belief took me to Delhi during the 2024 Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, where I actively worked for NSUI and campaigned wholeheartedly for Ronak Khatri, the presidential candidate. His victory was a proud moment for many young Congress workers like me. Following the elections, when a vacancy arose for the post of State Secretary in NSUI Tamil Nadu , I applied.…