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Amid several speculations, Pranab Mukherjee attends Rahul's Iftar party

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jun 14, 2018, at 12:28 am

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): Even as Congress was miffed with Pranab Mukherjee, the former Indian President was seen having a special place at party president Rahul Gandhi's Iftaar party on Wednesday, which was majorly seen as a show of opposition strength.

A video and photographs shared by the Congress on Twitter showed the former President sitting next to Rahul Gandhi.

Good food, friendly faces and great conversation make for a memorable Iftar! We were honoured to have two former Presidents, Pranab Da & Smt Pratibha Patil ji join us, along with leaders from different political parties, the media, diplomats and many old & new friends. pic.twitter.com/TM0AfORXQa
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 13, 2018

Guests share a light hearted moment with Former Presidents Pranab Mukherjee & Pratibha Patil at the #iftar hosted by Congress President @RahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/lZXsLjW3RP
— Congress (@INCIndia) June 13, 2018

Since Pranab Mukherjee attended an event of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) in Nagpur, there was a rumour that he has been isolated by the party.

Many Congress leaders criticised the decision of Mukherjee including his daughter Sharmishtha Mukherjee.

However, the Congress later said the visit and address of the veteran leader shows 'Mirror of Truth' to the right-wing Hindu organisation.

The Iftar was held at Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel. It was attended by CPM's Sitaram Yechury, DMK's Kanimozhi, RJD's Manoj Jha and Sharad Yadav.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sent Dinesh Trivedi as her representative while Mayawati sent SC Mishra.

Danish Ali, leader of Karnataka's Janata Dal Secular, was also present.

#Congress #RahulGandhi #IftarParty #PranabMukherjee

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