New Delhi, October 20 (IANS). Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi celebrated Diwali in a unique and traditional style this time. He visited ‘Ghantewala’, the historic and iconic sweet shop of Old Delhi, which was established in 1790. During this, Rahul Gandhi tried making different sweets.
This shop has a deep connection with the political history of India and is believed to have served its sweets to many stalwart leaders including Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
The shop owner welcomed Rahul Gandhi. After this, Rahul understood the process of making Imarti and gram flour laddus in ‘Ghantewala’. The artisans told him about the process of preparing Imarti and then Rahul Gandhi tried his hand himself. Apart from this, the MP also tried his hand at making gram flour halwa and laddu.
Rahul Gandhi shared this experience on his social media platform ‘X’. He wrote, “Tried my hand in making Imarti and gram flour laddus at the famous and historical ‘Ghantewala’ sweet shop of Old Delhi. The sweetness of this centuries-old prestigious shop is still the same, pure, traditional and heart touching. The real sweetness of Diwali is not only in the plate, but also in relationships and society. Tell me, how are you celebrating your Diwali, and how are you making it special?”
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