At a Gen Z-focused interaction, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded playfully to a question about whether he is Batman, saying that no one has seen the two of them in the same room. The remark drew laughs from the audience.
During the same session, Gandhi was asked to name his favourite politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party. He chose Captain Amarinder Singh, describing the former Punjab chief minister as 'cool' and saying that the two get along well.
Gandhi's comments surfaced as he engages with younger voters through informal sessions. The event marked a light-hearted departure from the usual political rhetoric, with the Congress leader fielding questions ranging from policy to pop culture.
His answer about Singh, who joined the BJP in 2022 after quitting the Congress, was notable given the often adversarial relationship between the two parties. Gandhi's praise for Singh was tempered with a personal note, saying he enjoys a comfortable rapport with him.
The Batman response, comparing himself to the fictional superhero, was delivered with a straight face, leaving the audience to decide whether it was a hint at a secret identity or pure jest. No further details about the session were shared by the organisers.