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PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi seen in a rare moment of camaraderie. Photo: Videgrab from X.

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi share rare public exchange, viral video sparks buzz

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Apr 12, 2026, at 11:53 am

A video showing a cordial interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has gone viral, drawing attention for its rarity in India’s deeply polarised political climate.

The interaction took place at the Parliament complex on Saturday, where top leaders assembled to pay tribute to social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his 200th birth anniversary.

The video shows the Prime Minister greeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers JP Nadda and Arjun Ram Meghwal, before stopping to exchange a few words with Gandhi.

Politics apart, pleasantries intact

PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi chat, far from the usual clash pic.twitter.com/vlXTE8ZTCn
— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) April 11, 2026

PM enquires about Sonia Gandhi’s health

According to sources, Modi asked Gandhi about the health of his mother and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who was recently hospitalised.

Gandhi reportedly informed him that her condition is improving, to which the Prime Minister expressed relief and conveyed his best wishes.

Sonia Gandhi had been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on March 24 with fever and a systemic infection. She was discharged on March 31 after recovery.

PM pays tribute to Phule

Earlier in the day, Modi described Mahatma Jyotirao Phule as a “guiding light,” highlighting his emphasis on education, social reform, and welfare.

“Paid homage to Mahatma Phule in the Parliament complex. May his ideals continue to give strength and hope to countless people,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.

Paid homage to Mahatma Phule in the Parliament complex. May his ideals continue to give strength and hope to countless people. pic.twitter.com/IJuNFeCbEp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 11, 2026

#Narendra Modi # Rahul Gandhi # Modi Rahul Interaction # Sonia Gandhi health # parliament # Mahatma Jyotirao Phule # Om Birla

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