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3 years after tractor ride, Rahul Gandhi makes surprise return to Haryana village to attend farmer’s daughter’s wedding
Three years ago, Rahul Gandhi had visited Madina village in Gohana, where he planted paddy, drove a tractor, and discussed farmers’ issues.
The district administration deployed adequate security in the area after receiving information about Gandhi’s arrival.
Three years after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi planted paddy and drove a tractor in a Haryana farmer’s field, he returned on Tuesday—this time, to attend the farmer’s daughter’s wedding.
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha reached Sonipat on Tuesday morning, travelled to Madina village in Gohana, attended the wedding of farmer Sanjay’s daughter, and spent around 20 minutes with the family before leaving.
The district administration deployed adequate security in the area after receiving information about Gandhi’s arrival.
“There was great excitement among the villagers when they saw Rahul Gandhi at the wedding of an ordinary farmer’s daughter in Madina. Special preparations were made to welcome him. Senior Congress leaders also reached there after learning about Gandhi’s arrival,” a district Congress leader told The Indian Express.
Three years ago, Gandhi had visited Madina village, where he planted paddy on Sanjay’s field. “After working in the field, he sat on the floor of Sanjay’s house and enjoyed traditional food such as roti, saag, and buttermilk. Photos of this moment went viral on social media,” Manoj Readu, a Congress party worker, said.
“At that time, Sanjay and his family became famous overnight. During the visit, Gandhi held a long discussion with farmers on farming and their problems,” he said, adding that Gandhi attended the wedding ceremony and blessed the newly married couple.
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