Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Rahul Gandhi Dives into Bihar Pond, Interacts With Fishermen
Rahul Gandhi, a politician from the Congress party, visited a pond in Bihar with another politician, Mukesh Sahni.
Mr. Sahni showed how to fish, and then Rahul Gandhi also jumped into the water to join the local fishermen.
He talked to them about their jobs and problems.
The Congress party shared a video of this event.
They said that their political group, the INDIA bloc, has promised to give fishermen insurance and financial help.
Rahul Gandhi explained that he wanted to show that he supports hardworking people like farmers and fishermen.
Rahul Gandhi jumped into a pond in Bihar's Begusarai district to interact with local fishermen.
He was accompanied by Mukesh Sahni, a politician and member of the INDIA bloc, who demonstrated fishing techniques.
Gandhi discussed the challenges faced by the fishing community.
The Congress shared a video of the event, emphasizing the INDIA bloc's promises of insurance and financial aid for fishermen.
Gandhi stated his intention was to show solidarity with farmers, fishermen, and laborers.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Mukesh Sahni, Kanhaiya Kumar, and local fishermen
- What
- Rahul Gandhi jumped into a pond and interacted with local fishermen.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Begusarai district, Bihar
- Why
- To connect with the fishing community, show solidarity, and highlight INDIA bloc's promises.
Rahul Gandhi's Action
BJP's Reaction
Perception of the event
Rahul Gandhi's Action
Rahul Gandhi's actions are seen as genuine engagement with the fishing community and a way to show solidarity with hardworking people.
BJP's Reaction
The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of 'insulting' the festival of Bihar through his actions and made a jibe at Prime Minister Modi's River Yamuna dip.
- Location
- Begusarai district, Bihar
- Date
- Sunday
- Companions
- Mukesh Sahni, Kanhaiya Kumar
- INDIA Bloc Promises
- Insurance for pisciculture, financial aid for fishermen