Rahul Gandhi begins his three day visit of his parliamentary constituency, Amethi, on May 18. This is the first time he has visited his constituency since his 59 day sabbatical. His visit is part of his ongoing attack of the BJP's attitude towards farmers, their current Land Acquisition Bill and the controversial "food park" issue. BJP's HRD Minister Smriti Irani pre-empted Gandhi's visit by landing in Amethi last week and attacking the Congress vice president.

According to Indian Express sources, Rahul's next point of contention with the government is the issue of Dalits. Apparently he plans to reach out to Dalits in a big way and attack the government for not pushing the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill. This bill seeks to expand the definition of atrocities and enhance the punishment. Rahul also plans to visit B R Ambedkar’s birthplace Mhow later this month to kickstart year-long celebrations to mark 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar.

An outsider looking in

Ever since Rahul Gandhi joined politics in 2004, he has tried to build the image of a political crusader, even that of an outsider disgusted with the system. For this he has been criticised and ridiculed.

They know his power so First they ignored him Now they laugh on him Next they'll fight him Then he'll win #WithRG

— Harshad Sharma (@NSUIHarshad) May 18, 2015

Much of his activism politics had brought him into conflict with his own government. Few saw his acts of defiance as nothing more than the petulance of an entitled heir.

For instance, his tearing of an ordinance that would have undone the Supreme Court judgement on disqualification of convicted lawmakers.

"This has been his style. Earlier we were in government, he could not say many things he wanted to say, did not do many things he wanted to do. Can you recall a single instance when he has said there was no corruption in the 2G spectrum case or in the organisation of the Commonwealth Games?" says a close aide of his.

What most leaders agree on is that it is time for Rahul to take on the leadership role. The once in five year Congress internal elections are imminent and it is likely that he will take this route to become Congress chief. After which it is highly likely that the reorganisation of the party will begin. With a Rahul 2.0 there may come a Congress 2.0.