New Delhi, September 28: Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi continues to surprise with his grassroots interactions, this time making an impromptu visit to a bustling furniture market in the heart of the national capital. At the Kirtinagar furniture market, touted as Asia’s largest, Rahul Gandhi engaged with the local carpenters, appreciating their craftsmanship and workmanship.
In a social media post, Rahul Gandhi shared his experience, stating, “Today, I visited Asia’s largest furniture market located in Kirtinagar, Delhi, and met the talented carpenters. Beyond their unwavering work ethic, they are also skilled artists, proficient in sculpting both strength and beauty! We had enriching conversations, delved into their craft, and I attempted to learn a few tricks of the trade.”
Party officials accompanying Rahul Gandhi mentioned that during his visit to Kirti Nagar, he spent quality time interacting with the hardworking artisans and laborers of the area.
Photographs of the Congress leader’s visit to the furniture market were disseminated by Srinivas B.V., the Chief of the Indian Youth Congress, via his official social media handle. Srinivas applauded Rahul Gandhi’s outreach, saying, “During his visit to Asia’s largest furniture market in Kirtinagar, Delhi, the charismatic leader Rahul Gandhi met dedicated carpenters who work diligently. The ‘Bharat Jodo’ journey continues.”
Rahul Gandhi’s recent string of surprise visits has drawn attention and garnered praise. Earlier this month, he visited porters at the Anand Vihar Railway station, where he engaged with them, donned a red shirt, and carried luggage on his head, seeking to understand their daily challenges.
In the past few months, Rahul Gandhi’s outreach efforts have taken him to various corners of the city. He dined in the Bengali Market and explored the Jama Masjid area, shared a meal with students at Delhi University’s PG men’s hostel, and embarked on a truck ride from Haryana’s Murthal to Ambala to empathize with the struggles of the trucking community.
Rahul Gandhi’s visits extended to farm fields during the paddy sowing season, where he interacted with farmers in Haryana’s Sonepat. He also made stops at motorcycle repair shops in Delhi’s Karol Bagh area and the bustling Azadpur Mandi market amid soaring vegetable prices. In a warm gesture, he invited Sonepat farmers and a local vegetable vendor, Rameshwar, to his residence for lunch.
Recently, he took motorcycle rides through the picturesque landscapes of Ladakh, Leh, and Kargil, engaging with the local populace along the way. Rahul Gandhi’s continued efforts to connect with people at the grassroots level have made him a prominent figure in India’s political landscape.