India, June 20 -- Indian politics has witnessed many remarkable comebacks, but few have been as intriguing as the political evolution of Rahul Gandhi. For more than a decade, perhaps no contemporary Indian politician has been subjected to such relentless ridicule, sustained political attacks, and an unprecedented campaign of caricature as Rahul Gandhi. He was branded "Pappu," mocked for his speeches, dismissed as incapable, and repeatedly projected as a leader unworthy of serious political consideration. Yet, despite the political headwinds, the systematic dismantling of regional allies, the shrinking of opposition spaces, and the overwhelming influence of digital propaganda, Rahul Gandhi has remained standing-perhaps stronger, certainly ...