Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that he does not like '10 Janpath', a government residence in Delhi's Lutyen area, as his father Rajiv Gandhi died there. He said this in a video of his interaction with some painter and potter families on the occasion of Diwali.
Nephew Rehan Rajeev Vadra is also with him in the video. Both are also seen working with painters at 10 Janpath Bungalow.
Rajiv lived at 10 Janpath Rahul himself has been living in 10 Janpath for a long time. Regarding the bungalow, Rahul Gandhi tells his nephew, 'My father died here, so I don't like this house very much.' Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by terrorists on 21 May 1991 in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Rajiv Gandhi's official residence at that time was '10 Janpath'. After this Sonia Gandhi lives in this residence. Last year, Rahul vacated his Tughlaq Lane residence and has since been staying at 10 Janpath with his mother.
Rahul shared a video of meeting potter families.
On Diwali, go to a potter's house and make lamps Rahul interacted with the families of painters and potters to learn about their experiences and working conditions. Posting this video on his YouTube channel, he said, 'A memorable Diwali with special people. Celebrated this Diwali by working with some painter brothers and making clay lamps with a potter family. Observed their work closely, tried to learn their skills and understood their problems. Rahul says, 'They don't go to their house. We celebrate festivals happily and earn some money so we forget our village, city, family. They make joys out of clay, light the feasts of others, can they themselves live in light? Those who build houses are barely able to run their own houses. Rahul said, 'Diwali means light, which can dispel the darkness of poverty and helplessness, whose flame brings a smile to every home. We have to create a system that gives rights to skills and respects contributions – everyone has a happy Diwali.” The Congress leader said, “I hope this Diwali brings prosperity, progress and love in everyone's lives.
25 October 2024: Shared a video of help to a salon owner
On October 25, Rahul Gandhi gave Ajit, who runs a salon in Delhi, items needed for his shop. Rahul posted a video on his WhatsApp channel in which Ajith is going to buy goods. Rahul wrote in the post, 'I promise every poor and middle class people of India that I will bring back smiles on their faces.'
Thanking Rahul, Ajith said, 'I did not think that Rahul Gandhi would meet me and help me. I got all the essentials, nothing was missing.
Rahul went to Ajith's salon in Delhi's Uttam Nagar on October 25. There he spoke to Ajith while he was getting his beard done. Rahul also shared his video on X.
7 October 2024: Vegetables are made at the home of a Dalit family in Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Cooked food at the home of a Dalit family in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Sharing the cooking video, he wrote – Even today very few people know about Dalit cooking. No one knows what Dalits eat and how they cook. We talked about their social and political significance.
30 July 2024: Went to cobbler shop in UP, later gave sewing machine
In August, Rahul Gandhi went to appear in the Sultanpur court. On the way back stopped at a cobbler's shop. Rahul stitched slippers there. He asked the cobbler how to make shoes. After talking for about 5 minutes, Rahul left. Ramchait told Rahul – 'I am poor. Please help me a little. After this, Rahul sent a sewing machine for Ramchait. The price of which is more than 1 lakh rupees. Ramchait started sewing shoes and slippers from it.
July 4, 2024: Rahul meets workers in Delhi, listens to their problems
Rahul Gandhi met activists in Delhi's Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar on Thursday, July 4. Congress has shared his video and 4 photos on his X handle. Congress has also written that these hardworking workers are the backbone of India's economy. It is our responsibility to make their life simple and secure their future.
22 May 2023: Rahul traveled 50KM in a truck from Ambala to Chandigarh sitting next to the driver
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi traveled 50 km from Ambala to Chandigarh in a truck in August last year. In fact, they left Delhi for Shimla by car in the afternoon. Party workers said that in the meantime, Rahul spoke to the truck drivers and also listened to their problems.
27 June 2023: Rahul learned bike repairing, working in a garage in Delhi
Last year, Rahul Gandhi visited a garage in Delhi's Karol Bagh and worked with the mechanics there. He gave this information by posting 6 photos on his Instagram account. In one of the photos, a part of a two-wheeler can be seen in Rahul's hands. A bike is lying open in front of him. Some people are seen sitting together.
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