Rahul Gandhi Turns Emotional, Hugs Lecturer On Listening To Plight

NDTV

Ahmedabad:  Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday hugged a part-time woman lecturer after listening to her plight during an interactive session with the teaching community of Gujarat.

Ranjana Avasthi, a PhD holder, was among the lecturers, professors and schoolteachers invited to attend a session with Mr Gandhi, who is on a two-day campaign tour of Gujarat ahead of the first phase of Assembly polls next month.

After Mr Gandhi's address to the guests at the Thakorbhai Desai Hall in Ahmedabad, Ms Avasthi, nearing retirement, poured her heart out when she was handed over the mike to ask a question. She sought to know the Congress plans to solve the problems faced by her fraternity if the party comes to power in Gujarat.

With a choked voice, Ms Avasthi, who claimed to be a part -time teacher, explained how several lecturers in Gujarat like her are being "denied" their basic right, be it adequate remuneration, medical leaves or pension.

"Ever since I completed my PhD in Sanskrit in 1994, we have been living in a miserable condition. Even after 22 years of service as a part-time lecturer, our salary is just Rs. 12,000 per month.....

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