Rahul Gandhi Hugs PM Modi in Lok Sabha, Sparks Twitter Meltdown

In his speech ahead of the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha on 20 July, Rahul Gandhi targeted the ruling party on issues including farmers’ woes, demonetisation, women’s rights, corruption and atrocities against minorities.

The Congress chief minced no words as he accused the Narendra Modi-led government of carrying out what he termed “jumla strikes” on citizens.

Rahul Gandhi's Priya Varrier moment after 'The Hug' #ModiTrustVote pic.twitter.com/2Nvw7oXXHa

— Vipin Vijayan (@Vipin_Vijayan_) July 20, 2018

Gandhi concluded his speech by saying: “You can call me things, You can call me Pappu, but I do not have any hate for you”.

He then proceeded to leave his spot, and walk over to where the PM was seated, before enveloping him in a hug – giving us what is bound to go down as one of the most iconic moments to be captured in Parliament this year.

#GandhiModiHug

Rahul Gandhi hugs Modi ji after a mic drop! pic.twitter.com/t9uDKlOWch

— PRIYANKA BANSAL (@priyankapranks) July 20, 2018

The Hug

It's awkward. We tested.

Who did it better? Rahul Gandhi or us? #NoConfidenceMotion pic.twitter.com/dJxs8fdRdk

— Aaqib Raza Khan (@aaqibrk) July 20, 2018

*he’s just not that into you* pic.twitter.com/uUFjwaO6KP

— Sreenivasan Jain (@SreenivasanJain) July 20, 2018

Mom- “beta don’t do any ladayi .. ok?”
Son- “ok mumma “👇🏻👇🏻 https://t.co/G0ftIACnfQ

— Stutee Ghosh (@rjstutee) July 20, 2018

Rahul Gandhi walked up to the Prime Minister and gave him the most awkward hug in the universe!

WHAT IN THE WORLD JUST HAPPENED!
So. Bloody. Awkward.#SansadWatch

— 🌈 Meghnad 🏳️‍🌈 (@Memeghnad) July 20, 2018

The most forced hug of all times probably. Consent Ka kya, Mr. Gandhi?#NoConfidenceMotion #PappuKiJhappi @TheQuint pic.twitter.com/XlauqpQFva

— PRIYANKA BANSAL (@priyankapranks) July 20, 2018

The man who has embarrassed whole world with his hug has been embarrassed by hugs by these two gentlemen! pic.twitter.com/prxL3Aa7e3

— Pankaj Mishra (@pankaj_mishra23) July 20, 2018

Someone just now said Modi ji should check if Pappu stole his wallet or mobile.. 😂Pakit maar samjh rahe Hai isko. By God. 🔥

— Ashu (@muglikar_) July 20, 2018

Is This Rahul Gandhi’s Priya Varrier Moment?

#PappuKiJhappi was followed by a wink, making Tweeple comment that this was perhaps Gandhi’s ‘Priya Varrier moment’.

Who did it better? pic.twitter.com/3nu2Y1XibR

— Ivan Mehta (@IndianIdle) July 20, 2018

The wink after the hug. Rahul and Modi both are single. 🤔🤔🤔#NoConfidenceMotion pic.twitter.com/gh1tz0KNIr

— Babu (@BabuSahebBack) July 20, 2018

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