When a Congress video showed Rahul Gandhi discussing the intricacies of chess, saying he was a big fan of the former world chess champion, Garry Kasparov, a coded Tweet appeared on Kasparov's official account, sending social media platforms ablaze with intrigue.
The cryptic message suggested a political dynasty, suggesting that if he wanted higher positions of power, he would first have to start at Raebareli.
Many immediately speculated on the likely intention of the post - whether it was meant to mock the senior Congress leader or it was an case of happy coincidence timing.
Much interest was shown by the innately curious netizens as Rahul Gandhi's recent comments relating chess strategies to political maneuvering further added fodder to the discussion.
When asked who was the best chess player among Indian politicians, he confidently declared, "Me."
The speculation about Rahul Gandhi's electoral plans came to a close as the Congress on Friday announced his candidacy for the Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency—a seat that his mother, Sonia Gandhi, has been holding.
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