Rahul Gandhi gets beard trimmed at local barbershop in RaeBareli

Uttar Pradesh: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited a local barbershop in RaeBareli, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday to get his beard trimmed. The Congress leader is actively campaigning in RaeBareli, a constituency from which he is contesting in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in addition to his current seat in Wayanad.

The Congress party also shared the pictures on X (formerly Twitter), captioning them with, "Election preparations are complete, but haircutting is also necessary."

Photos of Gandhi at the barbershop quickly went viral on social media, drawing praise from netizens for his simplicity and humility.


During his visit to RaeBareli, Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally on May 13, marking his first public speech in the constituency following his nomination.

Rahul Gandhi replies to question on marriage
In another notable moment at the rally, Rahul Gandhi faced a question about his personal life. When asked about his marriage plans, he assured the crowd that it would happen soon, saying in Hindi, "Ab jaldi karni padegi" (It will have to be soon now).


At the end of his speech, Rahul Gandhi called his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, to the front of the dais, expressing his gratitude for her efforts in the RaeBareli campaign. "I am touring different parts of the country in the election and my sister is spending time here, a big thanks to her for this," he said, affectionately placing his hand on her shoulder and touching her face.

RaeBareli, a stronghold of the Gandhi family, has been represented by senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi since 2004. The constituency will vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections on May 20.