Every speech has its own audience.
- Gaurav Gogoi and Deepender Hooda delivered razor-sharp Hindi — because their target was the Hindi heartland and political circles.
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s speech was pure emotion, history and patriotism — a direct strike at the people’s conscience, in the language of the masses.
- Mallikarjun Kharge hit BJP where it hurts the most — in flawless Hindi that shook the Treasury benches.
And Rahul Gandhi? He is not just an MP. He is the Leader of the Opposition.
When he speaks about electoral reforms, the soul of democracy, and the integrity of institutions, it’s not meant only for the four walls of Parliament.
The entire world listens.
From South India to the Northeast, From Maharashtra to metro cities — English is the language of the youth, the media, diplomats, urban India, and the global Indian diaspora.
His speech didn’t stay inside Parliament. In real time it reached:
✔ Top 20 Indian cities
✔ International media (CNN, BBC, Reuters, NYT — live quotes)
✔ Foreign embassies in Delhi
✔ Millions of NRIs watching from the US, UK, Canada, Australia
Those shouting “He should have spoken in Hindi!” are missing the big picture.
This wasn’t just a speech.
This was a strategic global address.
A masterclass on democracy delivered from the largest democracy on Earth.
This wasn’t meant only for Lutyens’ Delhi. It echoed from New Delhi to Washington DC.
While Hindi touches the heart, English conquered the mind — and the world’s attention.
Nehru spoke English and won the world. Today Rahul did the same — and reminded everyone that India’s voice is now global.
So the next time someone asks “Why English?”, Tell them:
Because the message wasn’t just for India. It was for the world to hear that Indian democracy is alive — and fighting.
That, my friends, is called strategy.
Sajjadali Nayani ✍🏼
