In this in-depth investigation, we explore the recently concluded Youth Congress elections in Haryana and uncover uncomfortable truths about internal democracy within the Indian National Congress. While Rahul Gandhi often speaks about breaking the culture of political dynasties and strengthening grassroots leadership, do his ideals reflect on the ground—or are they lost in translation? The Youth Congress elections were meant to democratize leadership and give ordinary youngsters a chance to rise. Yet, the top 3 contenders—Nishit Kataria, Soumil Sandhu, and Mohit Sharma—all belong to powerful political families. Nishit, the winner, is the son of a former Congress minister and the son-in-law of a former BJP state president. Backed by ex-CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda and supported by 32 MLAs and 4 MPs, his victory raises serious questions: Is Youth Congress simply a stage for muscle-flexing by senior leaders?