Click to play videoJaipur: Congress youth wing National Students' Union of India is on a recruitment drive in Rajasthan and is giving professionals a run for their money.
Rishi Shanker Mishra has a B Tech degree and an offer from Infosys. But it's not the comforts of the corporate world that Rishi is looking for and wants to join politics.
"I want to join politics so that I can do something for the weaker sections of the society," says Mishra.
For youngsters like Rishi, a talent hunt launched by Rahul Gandhi seems to be the perfect platform.
Coming at a time when there are so many youth icons to look up to, the recruitment drive that has taken off in Rajasthan is finding quite a few takers.
With CVs vetted, a written exam and interviews, the recruitment drive is very professional.
Many like Sumit Kumar, who has done his masters in International Business and wants a career in politics, are hopeful.
"I think politics is the best career, because if you are a politician you can change the masses," says Kumar.
The Rajasthan unit of the NSUI is clear about the role the new recruits will play.
"They will be given a place in the organisation and they will also be able to make a name and place for themselves in politics," says state President, NSUI, Ranju Ranawat.
In a country where young people shy away from having anything to do with politics or even going out to cast their vote, to give it its due this drive is at least making a promise of change.
On an optimistic note it could well be the beginning of an end to the Gulal brand of politics.
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