Rahul Gandhi asks party leaders to stand solidly by Congress ideology; gives jujutsu demo
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with district-level party leaders in Maharashtra to emphasize ideological commitment and justice. During the training camp, he also provided a demonstration of martial arts to encourage physical and mental strength.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) asked district-level leaders to stand firmly by the party's ideology and ensure justice for the people.
Attending a training camp for district Congress presidents in Maharashtra near Nashik, Mr. Gandhi, a martial arts practitioner, also gave a demonstration of karate and jujutsu to the participants.
Jujutsu is a traditional Japanese martial art and close-combat system that uses holds, throws, and strikes to defeat an opponent.
Arif Naseem Khan, a member of the Congress Working Committee, said Mr. Gandhi met newly-elected district presidents and their families. "He gave them the message that they should stand solidly with the ideology of the Congress and fight to ensure that people get justice," he said.
Mr. Gandhi arrived in Nashik in the morning, met senior Maharashtra Congress leaders, and interacted with tribal students before visiting the training camp.
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