In a notable political-cultural gesture, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge made a surprise visit to a significant exhibition in the national capital this week. The exhibition, featuring the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha, is being held at the Qila Rai Pithora in New Delhi and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just two days prior.
A Personal Pilgrimage for Kharge
On Monday afternoon, Kharge, who is a known follower of Buddhism, arrived at the venue. He spent a considerable amount of time, approximately 30 to 40 minutes, meticulously viewing the exhibits. Sources indicate he took a deep and genuine interest in the historical and spiritual artifacts on display. His visit underscores the exhibition's importance beyond political lines, highlighting a shared cultural heritage.
BJP's Homecoming and Future Plans
In a separate political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for a crucial internal meeting. According to party insiders, the BJP is likely to convene a meeting of its national executive at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam around January 20. This gathering, expected to span two to three days, will see the attendance of the party's top leadership.
It is widely speculated that this meeting could be the platform where the party's national working president, Nitin Nabin, is formally announced as the successor to the current national president, Jagat Prakash Nadda. This would mark a significant organizational transition for the ruling party as it prepares for future electoral challenges.
Chaudhary's Grand Welcome in Gorakhpur
Meanwhile, on the regional front, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary received a rousing reception in his hometown of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. This was his first visit after assuming the role of Uttar Pradesh BJP president. His journey from the airport was marked by enthusiastic welcomes by BJP workers at nearly 50 different points along the route.
The celebratory path led him to the BJP's regional office, the revered Gorakhnath temple, and finally to his residence. Chaudhary, who was born and brought up in Gorakhpur, began his political career as a civic body Councillor and later served as the city's Deputy Mayor, making his homecoming a moment of both political and personal significance.
These events paint a picture of a dynamic political landscape where cultural engagement and strategic party planning are simultaneously unfolding. While the Congress chief connects with a spiritual legacy, the BJP is busy with grassroots celebrations and high-level organizational restructuring, setting the stage for the political narratives to come.
