In Pictures: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi share rare moment at Prerna Sthal

A rare moment in modern Indian politics unfolded on Saturday morning when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi exchanged namastes and had a conversation while paying tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule in Delhi (Source: Photo by PTI)

Rahul Gandhi stood with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other Union ministers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Prerna Sthal on the Parliament campus with his convoy (Source: Photo by PTI)

Both leaders exchanged greetings and had a long conversation as they gathered to pay tribute to the noted social reformer (Source: Photo by PTI)

They were joined by other ministers and officials in welcoming President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan as they arrived to pay homage (Source: Photo by PTI)

Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and was seen speaking at length with PM Narendra Modi during the event at the Parliament complex (Source: Photo by PTI)

Rahul Gandhi said Phule devoted his life to safeguarding the entitlements of disadvantaged communities and noted that his resistance to discrimination and inequality laid down a clear path towards justice and equality (Source: Photo by PTI)

PM Modi also paid homage to Phule on the occasion of his 200th birth anniversary, praising his lifelong commitment to equality and social justice (Source: Photo by PTI)

In a blog post, Modi described Phule’s life as an inspiring example of moral courage, self-reflection, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of society (Source: Photo by PTI)