Baat maaniye, shaadi kariye': Lalu Yadav's advice to Rahul Gandhi

Sharing some light moment after a serious joint opposition meeting in Bihar’s Patna, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday (June 23) asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who shared the same stage, to get married pointing out to the consternation his refusal to tie the knot was causing to his mother Sonia Gandhi.

Lalu Yadav, the aging septuagenarian, who was among the last opposition leaders to address speak in the joint press conference of the opposition leaders after the conclusion of the meeting, amused his fellow politicians and the media persons with his typical sense of humour.

“Rahul Gandhi didn't follow my suggestion earlier. He should have married



before. But still, it's not too late. Get married and we would like to be a part of your wedding procession (Baarat). Baat maaniye, shaadi kariye. Pakka karna padega (Listen, get married, you will have to do it). Your mummy keeps fretting over your refusal to get married,” Yadav said.

Rahul Gandhi, who is 53, was seen in splits with other leaders joining the fun moment.

The RJD supremo also complimented Gandhi for wearing a half-sleeved shirt, which he said was a perfect foil for the "Modi kurta". He also lauded Rahul Gandhi for conducting the Bharat Jodo Yatra last year while also attacking the Narendra Modi government over the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes.