Rahul Gandhi sends shoe stitching machine to cobbler
Jul 27, 2024
Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 27 : Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi sent a shoe stitching machine to the cobbler he visited on his way back to Lucknow after appearing for a defamation case in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The Congress MP had gone to Sultanpur to appear before a court where he was summoned in a defamation case.
Sharing a post on X, Congress said, "People's leader Rahul Gandhi met cobbler Ram Chet in Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) yesterday and understood the intricacies of his work."
The post added, "Now, a shoe stitching machine has been sent to him, which will make it easier for Ram Chet to stitch shoes. 'Aise hai aapke Rahul, Jan-Jan ke Rahul.'"
On his return a day before, Gandhi stopped briefly at the cobbler's shop and tried his hand at mending a chappal as could be seen in a video that was posted by the Congress party on its social media platforms.
"Leader of Opposition Shri @RahulGandhi stopped the car on the way and met a family of cobbler. We are continuously fighting for the rights of these hardworking people, raising their voice from the streets to the Parliament. Our aim is to ensure their safety at present and their future prosperous," the Congress said in a post on X.
After the interaction, Ram Chet, the cobbler, said that Rahul Gandhi did some stitching on a chappal and also meded a shoe at his shop.
"I have been working here for the last 40 years. Rahul Gandhi had a discussion with us about our business...Rahul Gandhi stitched a chappal and pasted a shoe," Ram Chet said speaking to ANI.
"I told him I was financially weak and asked him for some help. I also showed him how I mend shoes" the cobbler said.
Gandhi also interacted with loco pilots in Sultanpur on Friday. Congress, via its social media handle X, stated that after Rahul Gandhi's engagement with the loco pilots, the Modi government began addressing their issues.
In a post on X, Congress wrote on Friday, "Today, Leader of Opposition Mr. @RahulGandhi met the loco pilots in Sultanpur. Recently, Rahul Gandhi had listened to their concerns and highlighted their challenging working conditions. Following this, the Modi government began paying attention to their problems. Loco pilots are the backbone of the railways. Providing them with necessary facilities and humane working conditions is crucial for railway safety. We will ensure justice for them."
