Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory message to Ambani couple on behalf of Gandhi family
Jul 12, 2024
New Delhi [India], July 12 : Ahead of the grand wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi sent a written congratulatory message to the Ambani couple on behalf of the Gandhi family, said sources.
Earlier, on July 4, sources had reported that business tycoon Mukesh Ambani himself came to 10 Janpath to give an invitation to the Gandhi family to attend his son's wedding.
However, no one from the Gandhi family attended the wedding ceremony. Also, there is no restriction on any Congress member from attending the wedding ceremony, said sources.
Meanwhile, various political party leaders including SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav, TMC President Mamata Banerjee, BJP leader Smriti Irani and RJD Supremo have reached Mumbai to attend the wedding ceremony of the Ambani couple.
The wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant is held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
The opulent wedding promised a spectacular celebration of Indian culture, civilization, spirituality, Indian folk art, craftsmanship, music, cuisine, and much more.
The wedding decor theme of 'An Ode to Varanasi,' pays homage to the eternal city, its traditions, piety, culture, arts, crafts and Banarasi cuisine.
Banarasi street food like chaat, mithai, lassi, chai, khari, paan, and mukhwas are on the menu. The carefully curated stalls and dedicated guest services have been designed for attendees to not only enjoy the event but also take away lasting memories of their journey through the ghats of Banaras.
From chaat to chai, Ode to Banaras features the culinary delights from one of the world's oldest living cities. Apart from these, sweets, paan and mukhwas, kharik from Ahmedabad, chaat counters, malai toast and chai, lassi and lemon tea the food counters set up for guests promise to bring the Banaras' rich and varied food culture to Mumbai.
Today's wedding ceremony will be followed by 'Shubh Aashirwad' on July 13 and culminate with the Mangal Utsav or wedding reception on July 14, promising three days of revelry and jubilation for the Ambani and Merchant families.
