India, March 10 -- Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, arrived in Sonepat's Madina village on Tuesday to attend the wedding of farmer Sanjay Kumar's daughter.

Accompanied by Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda, Gandhi reached the venue under heavy security cover, where he received a traditional welcome. Sanjay and fellow villagers tied a white ceremonial turban (pagri) on Gandhi's head before he proceeded to meet the family and local residents.

The visit highlights a personal rapport Gandhi has maintained with the village over the last three years.

On July 8, 2023, during an impromptu stop while travelling from Delhi to Shimla, Gandhi waded into the muddy fields of Madina to help Sanjay and other farmers transplant paddy. ...