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Rahul Gandhi Marks Diwali at Old Delhi’s Ghantewala, Tries His Hand at Imarti and Laddoo

The stop doubled as cultural outreach at a recently reopened Old Delhi landmark.

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.