New Delhi, July 28 -- Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday met Irfan, who gained attention for reciting the Preamble to the Constitution during the recent student protest at Jantar Mantar, and said his perspective on the country demonstrates that India's greatest strength lies in its youth.

Posting pictures with Irfan on Instagram, Gandhi captioned the post in Hindi, "I met Irfan -- a young man from a Delhi neighbourhood whose mindset is not defined by his circumstances. His understanding of the Constitution, his perspective on the country, and his eagerness to learn demonstrate that India's greatest strength lies in its youth."

He said millions of young people like Irfan represent the country's "true hope". ...