Rahul Gandhi in Kashmir on ‘personal visit’
Gulmarg: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in this skiing resort in north Kashmir on Wednesday and party sources said he is on a two-day personal visit.
Gandhi, who completed his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Srinagar two weeks ago, was once again in his now-trademark T-shirt, as he stopped for a brief period in Tangmarg town while on his way to Gulmarg skiing resort, 52 km from Srinagar.
The former AICC president refused to take questions from the media. “Namaskar” was all he said when he was asked to comment.
Pradesh Congress Committee sources said Gandhi is on a personal visit and is likely to attend a private function in the valley.
At Gulmarg, Gandhi took a ride on famous Gondola Cable car and went to Affarwat for skiing.
Before heading downhill, the Congress leader posed for selfies with an excited bunch of tourists, giving a tough time to his security personnel.
Gandhi was accompanied by police personnel on skiis as he glided down the majestic mountains of Gulmarg.
“We are lucky to have met Shri Rahul Gandhi,” said one the tourists who met the Congress leader.
Another tourist said Gandhi deserved to enjoy his holiday “after undertaking the monumental Bharat Jodo Yatra”.
Pradesh Congress Committee sources said Gandhi is on a personal visit and is likely to attend a private function in the valley.
The sources did not divulge the details of his programme.
Press Trust of India
