India, Aug. 20 -- Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy on winning the election for a key post in the Constitution Club of India. The Congress MP shook hands with the BJP MP outside the Parliament, calling it "an uncommon handshake".

A five-time MP from Bihar, Rudy registered a victory in the Constitution Club election for the secretary (administration) post last week. Rudy defeated fellow BJP leader and former Union minister Sanjeev Balyan to secure the post.

While speaking with reporters outside the Parliament, Rahul greeted Rudy and shook hands with the BJP MP. "An uncommon handshake between BJP. Congratulations, by the way," the Wayanad MP told Rudy.

Rudy, who has been at the helm of the club ...