Who Rahul Gandhi should marry? Union minister Ramdas Athawale offers suggestion

Two days after boxer Vijender Singh asked Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi about his wedding, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale has also shown interest in the matter.

Speaking at Akola in Maharashtra, Ramdas Athawale said, "Rahul Gandhi should marry a Dalit girl to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi's dream." 

"Rahul Gandhi is not a Pappu anymore. He has been campaigning extensively. He looks confident. I wish he turns into a good leader," said Athawale, adding, "Rahul Gandhi eats at Dalit's houses. As per my knowledge, he has not married yet. Rahul Gandhi should marry a Dalit girl." 

"There are many educated and suitable girls in our (Dalit) community. He only has to agree to this proposal," Athawale said.

He further said, "If we have to eliminate caste system from our society, he should go for an inter-caste marriage and marry a Dalit girl. I married a Brahmin girl. He should present an ideal before the society by going for an inter-caste marriage." 

Boxer Vijender Singh caught Rahul Gandhi unawares at an event in New Delhi on Thursday by asking question about his wedding plans. An otherwise confident-looking Rahul Gandhi seemed stumped when Singh asked him at an industry event on when he planned to tie the knot.

"This is an old question. I believe in destiny. 'Jab hogi, tab hogi' (It will happen when it does)," he replied when Singh quizzed him about his marital plans.