Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, were seen engaging in a candid conversation on Saturday, April 11, during the tribute ceremony held at the Parliament premises on the occasion of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule's 200th birth anniversary.
At the Parliament premises, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, PM Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rahul Gandhi, JP Nadda, Arjun Meghwal and several other leaders paid their respects by offering flowers to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.
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During the event, Prime Minister Modi was seen approaching Rahul Gandhi after getting down from his car and engaging in a brief conversation. The two leaders interacted for around one and a half minutes.
While the exact details of their conversation remain unclear, the interaction drew attention from officials, leaders and attendees present at the venue, with many noting the rare moment of engagement between the two leaders.
What Exactly Did They Speak About?
As per speculations, PM Modi might have inquired about the health of Sonia Gandhi as she was briefly admitted to hospital due to her serious health issues in March. Former Congress President was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the national capital due to breathing difficulties as well as issues related to chronic bronchial asthma. She was later discharged after recovering.