In a rare display of camaraderie, Prime Minister Modi stopped to chat with Rahul Gandhi during the tributes to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.
In a moment that quickly caught attention at Parliament House and on social media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen getting out of his car and stopping for a brief conversation with Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday. The two leaders appeared to exchange a few words in a friendly manner, with photos emerging of them standing close and interacting attentively before moving forward with their engagements.
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The interaction, though brief, emerged amid the often acrimonious political exchanges between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, offering a rare glimpse of direct, informal communication between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. Attendees paused nearby briefly as the two leaders spoke, making it a standout moment in the routine proceedings in the Parliament complex.
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The Prime Minister arrived at the Prerna Sthal, located inside Parliament House, to pay tribute to social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his bicentenary birth anniversary. The occasion attracted many senior leaders and personalities, who gathered to honor Bean’s contributions to social justice, education, and the upliftment of marginalized communities.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, former Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker Harivansh and other leaders were present at the venue. The event saw leaders across party lines come together to commemorate the legacy of Bean, whose work continues to have significance in contemporary social and political discourse.
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Visual images of the short exchange between Modi and Gandhi went viral online, sparking interest and discussion. “Good to see our Prime Minister having serious talks with Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi,” one X user wrote.
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