Chandigarh, March 10 – Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrived in Madina village, Sonipat, Haryana, on Tuesday to attend the wedding of a farmer's daughter.
At the wedding ceremony, Rahul, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, sat on mattresses among family members.
The women sitting beside him sang songs, and Rahul occasionally asked questions about the folk songs and rituals.
Rahul stayed at the ceremony for about half an hour.
Bride's aunt, Kirti Jakhar, told the media that Rahul was interested in learning about the wedding culture and rituals "performed at weddings".
She said Rahul ate 'churma' and drank a glass of milk. The 'churma' was prepared by Sanjay's wife, Sunita Devi.
'Churma' is a sweet dish made with a mixture of wheat flour, ghee, and jaggery.
MP Deepender Singh Hooda accompanied the Leader of the Opposition at the ceremony.
Before the state assembly elections, Rahul visited the farmer's field and drove a tractor and also planted paddy.
The family invited Rahul to attend the wedding ceremony of Tanu and welcomed him by presenting him a bouquet of flowers and a shawl.
The family seemed overwhelmed by Rahul's presence.
The bride's father, Sanjay, is the same man whose farm Rahul had visited two years ago and had ploughed the field while driving a tractor. He also sat on the ground and ate with the women farm labourers.
Sanjay had sent a wedding card to Rahul. Upon receiving the card, he promised to visit. He travelled to Madina village to bless his daughter.
As Rahul arrived at the wedding venue and got out of his car around 10:45 a.m.,
Rahul was greeted with a Haryanvi turban.
As he began to enter the wedding venue, the young men standing at the door loudly said, "Rahul Bhai, Ram Ram", and he responded with folded hands.