Srinagar, Aug 19 (KNO): Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi Saturday left on a bike ride for world famous Pangong Lake in Leh district and is likely to celebrate his father’s birthday there.
Rahul reached Leh Thursday and was received with a warm welcome from the party workers in the region. This is his first visit to the region after the Union Territory status to Ladakh region.
According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Rahul Gandhi through his official social media platforms informed that he along with a few other bikers are heading towards Pangong Lake.
“On our way to Pangong Lake, which my father used to say, is one of the most beautiful places in the world,” he informed.
Party sources said that there are a total of six bikers including Rahul Gandhi who left for Pangong Lake early this morning from Leh.
They said that on arrival on Thursday, Rahul Gandhi took part in an exhibition football match. “On Friday, Rahul Gandhi took part in the youth interaction programs. He interacted with the youth and also attended the dinner of veterans of Ladakh scouts in the evening.”
They also said that during his interactions, he also participated in the native cultural events alongside locals.
Party sources also said that at Pangong Lake, he is likely to celebrate his late father, the former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi birthday alongside the party workers. “He will interact with youth there as well. Mainly this trip and its events are personal and apolitical.”
A senior party leader wishing anonymity said that Rahul Gandhi will celebrate his father’s Birthday tomorrow. “He will leave from Pangong Lake to Nubra Valley. He will have a night’s stay in Nubra. On 21st August he will leave back for Leh.”
Until, the 24th afternoon, party sources said Rahul Gandhi will be in the Leh district mainly. “He will leave for Kargil on 24th August in the late afternoon.”
In Kargil, they said many political events are scheduled. “Given the 5th General LAHDC elections, more public outreach programs will be held there.”—(KNO)
