Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Opposition and Ruling MPs Share Tea
After the Winter Session of Parliament ended, many important people from different political parties had tea together.
This included the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and a Congress leader, Priyanka Gandhi.
They talked about how the session went and had some laughs.
This tea party is a tradition to help everyone get along better after a busy session.
Priyanka Gandhi even shared a story about a special herb from her area, which made everyone smile.
The Prime Minister also praised some Opposition MPs for being well-prepared.
It was a nice way to end the session on a friendly note.
Winter Session of Parliament concluded on Friday.
Tea gathering organized by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
PM Modi, Priyanka Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, and other MPs attended.
Informal discussions on parliamentary session and upcoming events.
Priyanka Gandhi shared an anecdote about a Wayanad herb, eliciting smiles from PM Modi and Rajnath Singh.
- Who
- PM Modi, Priyanka Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, and other MPs
- What
- Tea gathering after Winter Session
- When
- Friday, after the Winter Session concluded
- Where
- Parliament House, New Delhi
- Why
- Parliamentary tradition to ease tensions after session
Opposition
Ruling Party
Session Duration
Opposition
Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav remarked that the Winter Session could have been extended.
Ruling Party
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joked that the session was kept short to avoid hurting his throat, referencing Yadav's high-decibel arguments.
- Event
- Tea gathering after Winter Session
- Organizer
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
- Key Attendees
- PM Modi, Priyanka Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Dharmendra Yadav, Supriya Sule, D Raja
- Duration
- 20-odd minutes
- Session Type
- Winter Session
- Location
- Parliament House, New Delhi
- Notable Moment
- Priyanka Gandhi's anecdote about Wayanad herb and PM Modi's praise for prepared Opposition MPs
- PM's Reply
- Praise for prepared Opposition MPs and a joke about session duration
Sources
An Anecdote By Priyanka Gandhi Made PM, Rajnath Singh Smile: Inside Story
VIDEO: Priyanka Gandhi, Other Opposition MPs Seen Having Tea With PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh As Winter Session Concludes
WATCH | Priyanka Gandhi, other opposition leaders join PM Modi, Om Birla over tea
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Priyanka Gandhi’s anecdote at speaker’s tea party made PM, Rajnath Singh smile
