NEW DELHI: Congress MP and leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited an ice-cream parlour in Srinagar‘s Lal Chowk, after enjoying dinner at a famous local restaurant.
Rahul, along with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and other party leaders, left Hotel Lalit in the Gupkar area in the city, where they were staying, to dine at Hotel Ahdoos, a well-known eatery for its Kashmiri ‘Wazwan’.
Following their meal, the group took a stroll to the nearby Pratap Park, located just a few meters from the iconic Clock Tower, where they enjoyed ice cream at a popular local parlour.
Rahul, along with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and other party leaders, left Hotel Lalit in the Gupkar area in the city, where they were staying, to dine at Hotel Ahdoos, a well-known eatery for its Kashmiri ‘Wazwan’.
Following their meal, the group took a stroll to the nearby Pratap Park, located just a few meters from the iconic Clock Tower, where they enjoyed ice cream at a popular local parlour.
The high-profile visit to the bustling Residency Road area, the commercial heart of Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital, took everyone by surprise. A heavy security presence was established around the hotel, which overlooks the Jhelum river, ensuring their safety throughout the visit.
Rahul Gandhi arrived in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday for a two-day visit to assess the party’s preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in the Union Territory.
In this visit, he is also exploring a potential alliance with the National Conference (NC). Rahul, along with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, is set to attend key meetings related to the three-phased assembly elections, which are scheduled to begin on September 18.