‘Spiritual journey’: Rahul visits Kedarnath ahead of state polls

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 5, 2023
In an attempt to reinforce his Hindu image and counter the BJP's campaign, Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, has made a sudden visit to the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand. Sources say that the party contacted former Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal five days ago to plan the trip. This pilgrimage can...

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Rahul Gandhi

Indian politician (born 1970)
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