Rahul Gandhi visits Golden Temple, washes dishes as part of his volunteer services

Local Congress leaders said Rahul Gandhi will spend the night in the city.

Rahul Gandhi paid visit to Darbar Sahib on Monday. (Express Photo)

“Shri @RahulGandhi ji is coming to Amritsar Sahib to pay obeisance at Sachkhand Shri Harmandir Sahib. This is his personal, spiritual visit, let’s respect his privacy. Request all party workers to not be physically present for this visit. You all can show your support in spirit & meet him the next time,” Punjab Congress president Raja Waring posted on X earlier in the day.

Rahul Gandhi listening to Gurbani Kirtan at Darbar Sahib. (Express Photo)

Local Congress leader Bhagwantpal Singh Sachar said Gandhi, who arrived in the city on a chartered plane, has booked a room at one of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)-run inns for his overnight stay.

“Additionally, he has a room booked at a private hotel near Darbar Sahib. While there is only one room booked at the SGPC Inn for Rahul Gandhi, his security personnel may require more rooms, so alternative arrangements have been made at the private hotel,” added Sachhar.

Rahul Gandhi performing volunteer service of washing dishes at Darbar Sahib. (Express Photo)

Gandhi had last visited Darbar Sahib during Bharat Jodo Yatra in January earlier this year.