Rahul's chai pe charcha

Machharla Padma and Gangadhar of Vadyal village in Laxmanchanda experienced the happiest day of their lives. 

An unexpected surprise turned up at their doorstep in the form of AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday. Rahul spent time between 12.46 pm and 3 pm with the new friends he made during his Kisan Sandesh Yatra in Laxmanchanda in Adilabad district.

Members of the middle class family served tea and decoction to Rahul Gandhi, Digvijaya Singh, Madhu Yaskhi Goud and other persons who spent some time in their home. Rahul had curd and dal rice for lunch, which was arranged by the Congress leaders. Gangadhar’s home was adjacent to the public meeting ground where Rahul was to address the gathering. The close proximity of the house was selected by the Congress leaders for which SPG gave clearance immediately.

Elated over Rahul’s visit and partaking of their hospitality, Padma said “They had tea and even accepted decoction instead of coffee as there was no milk available. In fact we also gave it to the people on the dais.”

She said, “Rahul Gandhi had a bath in our home and took a brief nap for some time while discussing with other senior Congress leaders.” She added that Rahul entered their home while she was rolling beedis and was asked by Rahul to roll a beedi for him to have a look about making beedis. She told Rahul that she earned Rs 145 per 1,000 beedis in a day when Rahul asked her about her work.

Padma’s elder son Naveen said their family members got a rare opportunity to not only have a close look of Rahul Gandhi but also serve him tea. Their family took a photograph with Rahul Gandhi, which will be preserved and treasured forever, he added.