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Annual Eid celebrations

Clearly, the main activity of the annual Eid celebration remains attending a relative's residence. On this particular occasion, relatives make sure to see each other at home.  They are amused by a wide variety of dishes. The sweet flavour of the most significant meal, sewai , seems to be blending with joy and celebration. Even so, traditional recipes are significantly altered for the celebration.  During a visit to a relative's home, it became more apparent that not only did the dishes on the table resemble those of a five-star hotel, but also...  The golden-coloured cutlery placed on the table created the illusion of an upscale hotel. Each item placed on the table served as a reminder of the refined and opulent way of life.

Rahul talks cobbler

Sultanpur cobbler was never conscious of his hasty chance of meeting with the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family on one significant day. It was absolutely a red-letter day for him. Rahul Gandhi took time to interact with a common man, a cobbler, showcasing his commitment to connect with poor citizens.

The cobbler was overwhelmed by the  encounter. The meeting highlighted Rahul Gandhi's efforts to engage with people from all walks of life, fostering a sense of inclusivity and accessibility. It was also seen as a positive gesture by his willingness to listen from the experiences of everyday people, like the Sultanpur Cobbler.

For the past 40 long years, he has been mending the yanked and freshly new shoes but did he ever expect of his face-to-face encounter with none other than Rahul Gandhi?  Presently he holds the honour of LoP in the Lok Sabha. 

On his recent excursions in the city regarding presenting himself before the District Court Judge, he finds several minutes to spend with an aged cobbler. 

People have certainly noticed him meeting with the common man at different places during this transformed time.  

The latest visit happened to be an impromptu meeting with a simple-looking man at his shoe repair shop.

The cobbler identified himself as Ram Chait who has reportedly been making footwear for the last 40 years in a makeshift shop.

He stated confidently that he talked to Rahul Gandhi about his humble profession. He told him that he was poor and needed absolute financial help. He also showed him how he by his expert hands mends footwear.

A little film of Rahul Gandhi in the Sultanpur cobbler's shop surprises all and sundry. The Congress declared that their goal is truly to provide a safe and prosperous present and future. Has such a view not emerged following this random discussion? 

Rahul Gandhi can be seen in the brief video conversing with the cobbler as he fixes his shoes. For around half an hour, Rahul Gandhi conversed with the Dalit cobbler to learn about his life's tough labours as well as struggles with caste discrimination and subsistence living.

Although Rahul Gandhi does not require an introduction of any kind, the local populace is very excited about his confirmed presence. Who, in this unexpected meeting, has demonstrated generosity? 

Recently, Rahul Gandhi sent him a sewing machine to the poor cobbler Ram Chet, who said that he would now be able to make 8 to 10 shoes after availing the machine. 

Without a doubt, this prominent news would be broadcast on a worldwide scale. We can all be on good and reasonable reality, regardless of what happens after the sudden meeting.

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