Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had a cordial meeting in Parliament, a rare sight during the ongoing Budget Session. The encounter occurred at an event honoring social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule’s 200th birth anniversary. Despite political tensions, witnesses described the interaction as friendly and respectful.
The brief exchange, lasting about five minutes, included inquiries about Sonia Gandhi’s health. Rahul Gandhi updated the Prime Minister on his mother’s improving health after her recent hospitalization. The leaders’ conversation was described as a genuine gesture of goodwill.
The meeting between Modi and Rahul Gandhi took place amidst a politically charged atmosphere in Parliament. The Budget Session witnessed frequent disruptions and heated exchanges between the ruling and Opposition parties. Tensions escalated further when PM Modi skipped a crucial Lok Sabha session following alleged disregard of Speaker’s rulings by Rahul Gandhi.
