Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress workers on Friday commemorated the birthday of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi with a series of events across the state capital, including religious ceremonies, cake-cutting activities, and public outreach efforts.
Rudrabhishek at Hanumant Dham
The day began with a Rudrabhishek ceremony at the Hanumant Dham temple, where prayers were offered for Gandhi's well-being and longevity. The ritual was conducted by UP Congress chief Ajay Rai.
Cake-cutting at party headquarters
At the UP Congress headquarters in Lucknow, Rai joined senior party members in a cake-cutting ceremony. Sweets were distributed as part of the celebrations.
Addressing party workers, Rai said Rahul Gandhi had consistently raised issues concerning the Constitution, democracy, students, youth, farmers, women, backward classes, Dalits, and minorities. He urged Congress workers to strengthen their participation in the party's campaigns and continue opposing what he termed the government's "anti-people policies."
Community outreach and distribution of 'Mohabbat Ka Sharbat'
As part of the celebrations, Congress workers led by Ashish Dixit and Ankit Saxena distributed 'Mohabbat Ka Sharbat' after Friday prayers near the Sunni Waqf Board mosque.
Women's wing programmes
Separate events were also organised by the party's women's wing. Former UP Mahila Congress central zone president Mamta Chaudhary and RTI department chairman Pushpendra Srivastava led a cake-cutting event attended by women office-bearers.
Ardas at gurdwara
At a gurdwara in Chandernagar, Alambagh, party leaders and workers offered ardas and prayed for Gandhi's health and longevity. Among those present were Omkarnath Singh and Ranjeet Singh.
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