Overview
- Rahul Gandhi reached Madina village in Sonipat on March 10 and was received by Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda and other Congress leaders.
- He met farmer Sanjay Malik’s family, accepted a ceremonial turban, and sat with villagers as he took part in the wedding celebrations.
- The Leader of the Opposition tasted local fare including churma, milk and Gohana jalebis, and engaged with relatives about Haryanvi customs.
- Congress shared images and a short video of the visit, with Gandhi conveying congratulations from Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, who also spoke to the family by phone.
- Local authorities had deployed security for the visit, and reports differed on how long he stayed, ranging from about 20 minutes to nearly an hour.