Amritsar, October 2: Former Congress president and prominent party leader Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on a spiritual journey to Amritsar, where he will offer his prayers at the revered Golden Temple. This visit holds a deeply personal significance for Gandhi and is not connected to any political event.
Rahul Gandhi’s arrival in Amritsar was marked by his landing at the city’s airport at 11:15 am, where he was greeted by local well-wishers and supporters.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has extended a warm welcome to Gandhi, emphasizing that this visit is a personal one, devoid of political undertones.
In a message shared on social media, Warring conveyed, “Shri @RahulGandhi ji is coming to Amritsar Sahib to pay obeisance at Sachkhand Shri Harmandir Sahib. This is his personal, spiritual visit, let’s respect his privacy. Request all party workers to not be physically present for this visit. You all can show your support in spirit & meet him the next time. Satnaam Shri Waheguru.”
Gandhi’s choice to visit Punjab at this juncture is noteworthy, especially in light of the ongoing tension between the Punjab Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The discord stems from the arrest of party MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in connection with a 2015 drugs case, which has fueled political animosity between the two parties.
However, Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Amritsar remains unlinked to these political disputes, underscoring the personal and spiritual nature of his pilgrimage to the iconic Golden Temple, one of India’s holiest Sikh shrines known for its historical and cultural significance.