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Modi, Rahul Gandhi Share Rare, Cordial Exchange at Parliament Tribute

The viral exchange signaled a brief pause in partisan rancor during a tribute to social reformer Jyotiba Phule.

Overview

  • The leaders’ brief face-to-face at Prerna Sthal on Saturday was recorded and spread widely on social media.
  • On-site visuals and reports described a cordial tone that stood out in a period of sharp BJPCongress clashes.
  • Officials did not disclose what was said, though several outlets cited eyewitnesses who heard Modi ask about Sonia Gandhi’s health.
  • The exchange took place during tributes to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule’s 200th birth anniversary in the Parliament complex with Om Birla, JP Nadda and Arjun Ram Meghwal present.
  • Both leaders later posted separate homages to Phule on X, and coverage framed the moment as symbolic rather than a move with policy impact.