Moments of Laughter and Camaraderie Mark Conclusion of Parliament Winter Session Tea Party

The intense political heat often witnessed inside the Parliament was replaced by warmth and laughter on Friday as the winter session came to a close and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hosted his traditional tea party. This gathering became the talk of the town as it showcased a rare and cordial interaction between the top leadership of the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc. In a significant departure from previous instances where Congress leaders had skipped such customary post-session gatherings, this time saw the presence of Congress General Secretary and newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. She attended the event in the absence of Rahul Gandhi and was seen engaging in pleasant conversation with senior government figures.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was seated close to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Speaker Om Birla sat opposite them. The atmosphere, usually charged with political rhetoric, turned lighthearted when the conversation shifted to personal wellness and travel. According to sources familiar with the inside story, Priyanka Gandhi shared an interesting detail about her health regimen that brought smiles to the faces of PM Modi and Rajnath Singh. She reportedly mentioned using a specific herbal remedy sourced from her constituency of Wayanad to protect herself from allergies. The mention of this natural remedy from the lush hills of Kerala sparked genuine amusement and curiosity among the leaders. She also inquired about Prime Minister Modi’s recent foreign visits to which he responded positively saying the trips were successful.

Another moment that triggered peals of laughter involved Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav who is known for his loud and energetic slogans in the House. When Yadav commented that it would have been good if the session had been a little longer, Prime Minister Modi instantly quipped with a witty remark. The Prime Minister jokingly said that they kept the session short specifically to save Yadav from getting a sore throat. This humorous observation about the MPs vocal protests left everyone present including the opposition leaders laughing heartily. The twenty-minute tea party served as a refreshing reminder of the softer side of Indian politics where fiercely competitive leaders can still share a cup of tea and a laugh reinforcing the spirit of a healthy and vibrant democracy.

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