Greeting people om Diwali, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday put out a video of him trying his hand at making 'imarti' and 'besan laddoo' at the famous Ghantewala sweet shop in old Delhi.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Gandhi posted the video on X and said the true sweetness of Diwali lies not just in the 'thali', but also in relationships and community. "The sweetness of this centuries-old, iconic shop remains the same - pure, traditional, and heartwarming," Gandhi remarked.
"Tried my hand at making imarti and besan laddoo at the famous and historic Ghantewala sweet shop in old Delhi," the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said. "Tell us, how are you celebrating your Diwali and making it special?" he said. In another post on X, Gandhi extended greetings to the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
पुरानी दिल्ली की मशहूर और ऐतिहासिक घंटेवाला मिठाइयों की दुकान पर इमरती और बेसन के लड्डू बनाने में हाथ आज़माया।सदियों पुरानी इस प्रतिष्ठित दुकान की मिठास आज भी वही है - ख़ालिस, पारंपरिक और दिल को छू लेने वाली।
दीपावली की असली मिठास सिर्फ़ थाली में नहीं, बल्कि रिश्तों और समाज… pic.twitter.com/bVWwa2aetJ
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"May India be illuminated with the lamps of joy, may the light of happiness, prosperity, and love spread in every home," the former Congress president said.
In the video, the shop owner tells Gandhi they had served his grandmother, father and other members of the family and is now waiting to supply sweets for his marriage when it happens. Gandhi just smiles at the suggestion.
Gandhi then tries his hand at making 'imarti' and 'besan laddoo'. He notes that the sweets are made in a traditional manner and a lot of effort and talent goes into it.
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