PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi face to face in Parliament complex, picture of political etiquette seen amid bitterness

News India Live, Digital Desk: When two diametrically opposed faces of Indian politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, came face to face with each other, all eyes were fixed on them. There was a brief meeting and talks between the two leaders during a formal program organized in the Parliament complex. The glimpse of this etiquette seen between these stalwarts, who often use sharp words at each other inside the House, has sparked discussion from social media to political circles. That ‘special’ conversation was captured on camera. When PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi came face to face outside the Central Hall of the Parliament House, the political ice in the atmosphere seemed to be melting. In the video going viral, it can be seen that Prime Minister Modi accepted Rahul Gandhi’s greeting with folded hands and talked to him after pausing for a few moments. Although the details of their conversation have not been made public, the ease visible on the faces of both the leaders gave the message that in a democracy, ideological differences should not overpower personal relations. Importance of ‘dialogue’ in the era of sarcasm. This meeting has taken place at a time when there is a fierce confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition in the Parliament on issues like Constitution, reservation and caste census. Rahul Gandhi is constantly attacking the policies of the central government, while PM Modi has also been taking on the opposition in his rallies and in the House. In such a situation, this meeting held in public reflects the beauty of Indian democracy, where the doors of dialogue are never closed despite sharp criticism. The video went viral on social media, people reacted. As soon as the video of this meeting surfaced, it immediately started trending. Users are giving different types of reactions on this. Some are calling it a sign of ‘healthy democracy’, while some are considering it merely a part of protocol. Leaders of opposition parties say that our fight on issues will continue, but the feeling of respect should remain at the personal level. It will be interesting to see how much this brief meeting in the Parliament complex calms the atmosphere inside the House in the coming days.