New Delhi, March 17 -- Congress MP Prashant Padole has praised Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi for feeding them "tea and breakfast" during their protest after they were suspended from the Lower House by Speaker Om Birla.

Speaking to ANI, Padole said, "Our leaders came today. They sit here all day, from morning until evening. It's summer. If they offered water and tea, what's the big deal? Nishikant Dubey should have been sitting there today. From morning until evening, we see PM Modi coming and offering him tea. We thank our leader for being such a good leader that he looked after us, loved us and fed us tea and breakfast and not only us but also fed all the people present here."

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