Amit Shah, standing at ease with his arms behind his back, was awaiting his turn. Standing a few feet away was Rahul Gandhi. This though was not Parliament, where Rahul Gandhi has been demanding that Amit Shah appear and explain the police crackdown on student protesters, but the wedding reception for MP Supriya Sule’s daughter.
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The event on Monday night brought together leaders from rival political factions, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sonia Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Praful Patel among those present. Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked in and met Sharad Pawar and his wife. Then they all moved to the stage to meet the couple. Congress MP Deepender Hooda and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar were seen shaking hands and smiling. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury, Delhi Minister Pravesh Verma too attended the event. Congress MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale were also present at the gathering. Athlete and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha, former Union Minister Smriti Irani, and Union Minister Giriraj Singh also attended the mega party.
” Jaiye aap (Please go),” Supriya Sule, daughter of Sharad Pawar, gestures to the Home Minister to proceed to the stage.
