'It's not too late, you must get married', RJD president Lalu Prasad tells Rahul Gandhi

Known for his impeccable sense of humour and tongue-in-cheek statements, RJD supermo Lalu Prasad was in his element on Friday as he gave a paternal reprimand to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his refusal to tie the nuptial knot. Prasad also pointed out to Rahul Gandhi that his refusal to tie the knot has caused much distress to his mother, Sonia Gandhi.

The ageing septuagenarian, who was the last among the galaxy of opposition leaders to address the press briefing after the much vaunted opposition meet, regaled the delegates and the media alike with his characteristic sense of humour.

"You do not heed our advice to get married", said Prasad while complimenting 53 years old Gandhi for wearing a half sleeved shirt, which the RJD supremo said was a perfect foil for the "Modi kurta".


"Baat maaniye, shaadi kariye", said Prasad, adding "your mummy keeps fretting over your refusal to get married".

"We would like to be a part of your wedding procession (baraat) said Prasad, evoking a shy smile from Gandhi and guffaws from others present on the occasion.

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Responding to this Rahul Gandhi said," If you say so, it will happen (Aaapne Kehdia toh hojaega).

The seasoned politician was, however, not all mirth and levity, as he also lauded Gandhi for the "Bharat Jodo Yatra" and slammed the Narendra Modi government at the Centre for withdrawing Rs 2,000 notes, less than a decade after these were introduced following demonetization.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, MP Sanjay Raut, NCP chief Sharad Pawar and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the meeting.

(With inputs from agencies)