Rahul Gandhi and his nephew Raihan Vadra celebrated Diwali by participating in a painting and pottery lesson with local artisans in the national capital. In a heartwarming video shared on Rahul Gandhi's YouTube channel, the Congress leader said he aimed to understand the "difficulties" of their work. Sharing the video on X, Rahul wrote, "A Diwali with those whose hard work brightens India!"
During the pottery session, Rahul joked with the artists while struggling to mold clay. "This thing can be competing with any top ceramic anywhere," Rahul said, as Raihan held up an earthen diya.
As potter Ramrati wiped clay from Rahul's palm, she exclaimed, "He is like my son."
The duo also tried painting with local artists at Janpath.
During one of the heartfelt moments in the video, Rahul recalled the time of his father Rajiv Gandhi's death. While scraping the ceiling of his house with Raihan, Rahul said, "My father died here so I am not a big fan of this house."
Discussing the challenges faced by workers, Rahul said, "According to our economists, bureaucrats, this is not talent; this is something else."
He added, "We have to create such a system — in which people's skills get their due and contribution is respected — makes everyone's Diwali a happy one. I hope this Diwali brings prosperity, progress and love in the lives of all of you."
Since his Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur to Mumbai, Rahul has been interacting with a variety of people, including mechanics, cobblers, labourers, and bus drivers. He shares these videos on his YouTube channel.