New Delhi: In a rare and heartwarming moment amid the usual political heat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared a light-hearted exchange at a tea party hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
The informal gathering, held to mark the conclusion of the Parliament’s winter session, offered a brief respite from the sharp exchanges that have dominated proceedings.
Photographs and videos from the event quickly went viral, showing the Prime Minister and the Congress leader smiling and chatting animatedly, with Priyanka seen laughing as she spoke to Modi.
The Speaker’s residence hosted the interaction, inviting members from both the ruling NDA and Opposition INDIA blocs for tea and snacks.
While the exact words exchanged remain private, the moment stands out as a symbol of civility in an otherwise polarised Parliament session. Observers noted that such informal interactions, though occasional, serve as a reminder that personal courtesy can coexist with fierce ideological differences.
The tea party itself followed a tradition of the Speaker hosting members at the end of each session, which encouraged unity across party lines. For many, the Modi-Priyanka moment became the most talked-about highlight of an otherwise contentious winter session.