Rahul Gandhi's bike ride to Ladakh's Pangong lake (PHOTOS)

First Published | Aug 19, 2023, 1:50 PM IST

In a recent development, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi embarked on a visit to the picturesque Pangong Lake in Ladakh, sharing his journey and admiration for the region on Instagram. This visit holds significance in the context of the upcoming LAHDC-Kargil polls and marks Rahul Gandhi's first visit to Ladakh since the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi embarked on a journey to Pangong Lake during his Ladakh visit ahead of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-Kargil) polls.

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The Wayanad MP shared ten images of his bike ride to Ladakh on Instagram, highlighting his bike trip.

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In his Instagram post, Rahul Gandhi expressed his father's admiration for Pangong Lake, considering it among the world's most stunning places.

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Tsering Namgyal, Congress' Leh district spokesperson and opposition leader in LAHDC-Leh, mentioned that Rahul Gandhi's intent was to experience Pangong Lake and spend quality time there.

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This visit marked Rahul Gandhi's first to Ladakh since the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, Ladakh and J-K, after Article 370 was abrogated.

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Upon his arrival in Ladakh, Rahul Gandhi received an enthusiastic welcome from party members at the Leh airport. He also engaged with the youth during an event in Leh.

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Initially planned for a two-day tour, Rahul Gandhi extended his visit by an additional six days, indicating the significance of his Ladakh sojourn.

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