Garry Kasparov, Rahul Gandhi
Leaders Online Desk: A few days ago, Congress posted a video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi playing chess on his mobile phone during the Lok Sabha election campaign on its 'X' handle. In the video, Rahul Gandhi mentions Russian Grandmaster Garry Kasparov as his favorite chess player. He had said that chess and politics have many similarities. Now Gary has expressed his views on politics and chess on 'X'. Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Election
I feel quite relieved that Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand retired early. He has not faced the greatest chess player of our time, one user posted. Gary has given a sarcastic reply. Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Election
History says that if you want to reach the top, you have to win from Rae Bareli, Gary posted. Rahul Gandhi has filed his candidature from Rae Bareli itself. In this regard, he is being severely criticized by the BJP. The previous user has posted a comment about them. Gary is said to have replied to that with reference to Rahul Gandhi.
Meanwhile, within a few hours of this reply, Gary has again replied to his own post. “I hope this little joke of mine will not be accepted as an expert opinion on Indian politics. But I have been called 'the all-seeing demon with a thousand eyes' before. That being said, if a politician plays superficial tricks in my favorite game. He has posted that it cannot escape from my sight.
Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies are considered traditional strongholds of Congress. Rahul Gandhi has filed his nomination form from Rae Bareli instead of Amethi. At the same time, he is also contesting from Wayanad. BJP is criticizing Rahul Gandhi over this. Now chess player Garry Kasparov is also said to have indirectly commented on Rahul Gandhi's stance.
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