Rahul Gandhi Visits Saloon, Shares Barber's Ordeal While Getting A Trim: 'Kuch Nahi Bachta'

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, once again visited a local barbershop, where he listened to the hardships faced by him.

The Congress leader shared a video of his conversation with the barber on X, intending to highlight "the story of every hard-working poor and middle-class person in India today."

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In the video, Rahul is seated in a chair while the barber, named Ajit, trims his beard and shares his experiences. Ajit explained to Rahul how, despite working all day, he's left with no savings at the end.

Posting the video on social media, Rahul wrote: "Kuch nahi bachta hai [No money left at the end of the day to save]! These four words of Ajit Bhai and his tears are telling the story of every hard-working poor and middle-class person of India today. From barbers to cobblers, potters to carpenters - falling incomes and rising inflation have robbed those who work with their hands of their dreams of having their own shops, houses and even self-respect."

He added, "What is needed today are modern solutions and new schemes that will increase income and bring back savings to homes. And, a society where talent gets its due and every step of hard work takes you up the ladder of success."

The Congress leader has frequently shared similar interactions with local workers on social media, including porters, cobblers, and barbers.

During the Lok Sabha election campaign earlier this year, he also visited a barber shop in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, for a haircut and beard trim, where he was heard asking the barber about his working hours and how he learned his skills.