Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrived at Kangra airport in Himachal Pradesh on April 30 to attend the concluding ceremony of a 10-day Congress training camp held in the city.

At the airport, he was welcomed by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. “A heartfelt welcome and warm felicitation were extended at Gaggal Airport to the people’s leader, Rahul Gandhi ji, who holds a special affection for Himachal Pradesh. Your arrival in the Land of the Gods is a matter of joy and pride for all of us,” CM Sukhu wrote on X.

Describing the event, Sukhu wrote, “Heartfelt welcome and felicitation to the Honourable Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi Ji, at the concluding ceremony of the 10-day training camp organised amidst the unparalleled and enchanting valleys of Dhauladhar.”

He added, “This training camp has served as a vital platform for organisational strengthening, dialogue, and meaningful exchange of ideas, through which district presidents gained new perspectives and energy. The dignified presence and address of Rahul Gandhi Ji in this training camp will prove inspirational in empowering the organisation and giving a fresh direction to its commitment towards public concerns.”

Meanwhile, the All India Mahila Congress is set to raise the issue of securing higher reservation for women in legislatures during its meeting with Rahul Gandhi. AICC Secretary and Himachal Pradesh in-charge of Mahila Congress Surbhi Verma stated at a press conference on April 29 that the organisation is pushing for concrete arrangements to ensure one-third representation for women in legislative bodies and within the party. She accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of delaying the Bill for women’s reservation.