Rahul Gandhi’s reaction after attempting archery in Assam goes viral

Watch: Rahul Gandhi's reaction after attempting archery in Assam goes viral

In the video, Rahul Gandhi is seen on a stage attempting traditional archery, surrounded by party members and onlookers.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Rahul Gandhi tries traditional archery at Assam campaign event
  • Gandhi wears traditional Assamese attire during the attempt
  • Arrow flies farther than expected, surprising Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s reaction after trying his hand at archery during a campaign event in Assam has gone viral on social media.

In the clip, Gandhi is seen on a stage attempting traditional archery, surrounded by party members and onlookers.

Dressed in his trademark white shirt and trousers, along with a traditional Assamese gamcha and cap, he takes aim and releases the arrow.

As the arrow travels farther than expected, Gandhi lets out a silent “Ooooh” in surprise, before breaking into a wide smile and playfully biting his tongue, drawing cheers and applause from those around him.

Watch the video here:

The light-hearted moment comes at a crucial time, with Assam heading into Assembly elections.

Polling for the 126-member Assembly is scheduled for April 9, with counting of votes set for May 4, making campaign optics and voter outreach central to the contest.

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