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Rahul Gandhi rides pillion on scooter to meet former Mizoram CM
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday rode a pillion on a two-wheeler to reach the residence former Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla.
Updated on: Oct 17, 2023 12:27 PM IST
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On the second day of his trip to Mizoram, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with former Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla. (PTI)
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To reach Thanhawla's residence, the Congress MP rode pillion on a two-wheeler. (PTI)
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Earlier after taking part in a Padyatra from Chanmari (Aizawl) to Raj Bhawan, Rahul Gandhi said, "The Bharat Jodo Yatra celebrated the idea of India, where the diverse languages, religions, cultures and traditions of our country are respected and protected. The BJP destroyed that idea in Manipur. We will not allow them and MNF to do the same in Mizoram." (PTI)
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After the arrival of Rahul Gandhi in Mizoram, the Congress party also released a list of 39 candidates for the upcoming Mizoram Assembly elections. (PTI)
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived on a two-day visit to Mizoram on October 16. Upon his arrival, he also took part in a Padyatra from Chanmari (Aizawl) to Raj Bhawan. (PTI)
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On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Mizoram visit, Mizoram CM Zoramthanga said, "Rahul Gandhi's visit may be good for the party's (Congress) people. But that will not have much influence on Mizoram's population as a whole. So, I don't think it will have much meaning." (PTI)
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses a public meeting in Aizawl, Mizoram. (PTI)
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On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Mizoram visit, Mizoram CM Zoramthanga said, "Rahul Gandhi's visit may be good for the party's (Congress) people. But that will not have much influence on Mizoram's population as a whole. So, I don't think it will have much meaning." (PTI)
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"It was a long-awaited visit of Rahul Gandhi to Mizoram. Mizoram has fond memories of the visit of his father Rajiv Gandhi in 1986. People are sharing their excitement over his (Rahul Gandhi) visit. Another significance of this visit is he is carrying out a Bharat Jodo Yatra at a time when there is polarization and the country is divided on ethnic issues," Congress spokesperson Mathew Antony was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. (PTI)
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On the election preparations for the upcoming Assembly polls in Mizoram, Antony said, "We are hopeful that we will form the government. Tomorrow he (Rahul Gandhi) will meet the party leaders and will address a public gathering. The announcement for the party candidates can be expected anytime from now." (PTI)
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