Overview

• The Leader of the Opposition shared a video on X from Ghantewala showing him making imarti and besan laddoo and greeting customers.
• He wrote that the true sweetness of Diwali is found in relationships and community and asked people to share their own celebrations.
• Owner Sushant Jain recalled serving the Gandhi family over generations and joked about preparing sweets for Rahul Gandhi’s future wedding.
• Ghantewala, a centuries-old Chandni Chowk sweet shop, closed in 2015 and reopened last year after business and regulatory setbacks.
• Social media reaction mixed warm praise with criticism from users who said the high-profile visit may have driven away customers on a busy festival day.