'We're Waiting for Your Wedding Order': Here's What Old Delhi's Iconic Sweet Shop Owner Told Rahul Gandhi - Watch

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi’s Diwali outing to Old Delhi's iconic Ghantewala sweet shop turned into a lighthearted moment when the shop owner jokingly reminded him that

the nation is still waiting for his wedding.Gandhi put out a video of him trying his hand at making 'imarti' and 'besan laddoo' at the famous Old Delhi store.Sushant Jain, the owner of the centuries-old sweet shop, called Gandhi "India's most eligible bachelor" and said he told the Congress MP they were looking forward to his marriage — not just for the celebrations, but for the wedding sweet order."All of India talks about him being the most eligible bachelor," Jain told ANI. "I said, 'Rahul ji, please get married soon — we’re waiting to get the order for your wedding sweets too.'"

A Sweet Diwali Stop at a Historic Shop

Gandhi visited the historic Ghantewala sweet shop on Diwali, where he tried his hand to make imarti and besan laddoo. Jain said Gandhi wanted to buy sweets for his friends and relatives and even insisted on preparing them himself."He said this is his own shop," Jain recalled. "His father, the late Rajiv ji, loved imarti, so I told him to make that too. He also likes besan laddoos, so he made those as well," he added. In the video, the shop owner tells Gandhi they had served his grandmother, father and other members of the family and is now waiting to supply sweets for his marriage when it happens. Gandhi just smiles at the suggestion.Gandhi said that the sweets are made in a traditional manner and a lot of effort and talent goes into it.

Gandhi’s Festive Message

Sharing a video of his visit on X, Gandhi wrote that he tried making traditional sweets and praised the shop’s enduring legacy. “The sweetness of this centuries-old, iconic shop remains the same — pure, traditional, and heartwarming,” he said.

He added that the true essence of Diwali lies in relationships and community spirit. “Tell us, how are you celebrating your Diwali and making it special?” he asked his followers.