‘Euphoric reception’ for Rahul in Bahrain

new delhi — Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrived in Bahrain on Monday as part of his outreach to the Indian diaspora.

Congress tweeted: “Euphoric reception for Congress President Rahul Gandhi on his arrival at Kingdom of Bahrain.”

It also said this was Gandhi’s first foreign visit since his elevation as party chief in December.

“Fans and well wishers throng the Bahrain Airport to greet Congress President Rahul Gandhi,” the party tweeted.

Gandhi’s visit is part of his interactions with Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs).

Gulf countries have the biggest Indian diaspora of more than 3.5 million.

Gandhi will be chief guest at the three-day valedictory function organised by ‘Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin’ (GOPIO) starting on Monday.

Delegates from 50 countries are participating in the event.

Gandhi is likely to meet His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The Congress president will also

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meet Bahrain’s Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

Gandhi will also have an interactive session with business leaders of Indian Origin.

Gandhi’s outreach is being seen as a move to popularise Congress among the large Indian diaspora.

“NRIs are the true representatives of our soft power and the brand ambassadors of our nation across the globe.

“Looking forward to meeting and addressing fellow countrymen in Bahrain tomorrow,” Gandhi tweeted ahead of his trip.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engages with the diaspora during his visits abroad. — IANS, PTI

PTI Rahul Gandhi with Prince Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Al Wadi Palace, Bahrain, on Monday. Rahul gifted to the prince The Discovery of India and other books, which were written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru while being in prison during the British...