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.
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- 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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