In a rare moment in Indian politics, political rivalry took a back seat on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and the Gandhi siblings shared the same frame at the wedding reception of NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule’s daughter. A video showing the leaders sharing a light-hearted exchange has since gone viral on social media.
What happened when Modi-Priyanka Met
The casual interaction began with PM Modi asking Priyanka Gandhi Vadra about how she was doing.
“How is Priyanka doing?” Modi can be heard asking in the clip.
“I am doing well, sir! How are you?” Priyanka, who is not visible in the video, replies.
The Prime Minister then said, “I am just the same as always.”
His response drew a chuckle from Kharge, who was standing nearby.
“Bhai saab, aap thoda
badal gaye ho (Brother, you have changed a bit),” Kharge was heard telling Modi. He did not elaborate on the remark.
The Prime Minister appeared amused by Kharge’s quip.
“Oh really?” he responded before both sides broke into laughter. Rahul Gandhi was also seen in the frame, smiling at the interaction between the two leaders.
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A Rare Political Sight In Delhi
The video quickly drew attention on social media, with users trying to decode Kharge’s remark. Several suggested that he could have been referring to Modi’s recent penchant for selfie-style Instagram videos aimed at reaching out to Gen Z following student protests in Delhi.
The sustained agitation over examination paper leaks eventually led to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as education minister last month.
Over the past two weeks, Modi has posted several reels on Instagram, mostly around midnight, in an attempt to connect with young people. He has also asked his ministers to deepen engagement with Gen Z through short videos and reels.
The light-hearted exchange took place as political leaders from across the spectrum attended the wedding reception of Supriya Sule’s daughter Revati at Sharad Pawar’s 6, Janpath residence in New Delhi.
Another photograph of Modi and Sharad Pawar engaged in an intense discussion at the reception also drew attention, amid speculation about NCP(SP) warming up to the BJP.
Sule, however, has previously clarified that the party’s recent engagements with Modi were strictly related to issues concerning Maharashtra.
Parliament Tensions Remain
The friendly exchange did not erase the political tensions between the Congress and BJP.
The gathering came as Parliament remained tense amid Congress protests over the police crackdown on students during their ‘Sansad Chalo’ march on July 20.
The Opposition has specifically sought a response from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on who ordered the “firing against students” on July 20.
Shah has said he was willing to participate in a discussion to break the Parliament deadlock. However, other issues, including the FCRA Bill and allegations of embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, have emerged as sticking points.
