Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Khanqah Rahmani mosque in Bihar mirrors a historic moment when his father Rajiv Gandhi visited the same site in 1985.
In a striking political throwback, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi recreated a powerful moment from 1985, sitting in the same spot his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, once did at the Khanqah Rahmani mosque in Jamalpur, Bihar.
Images from the two visits — separated by exactly 40 years — show both leaders at the same religious site, emphasizing the enduring connection between the Gandhi family and this historic place of worship.
A Key Stop on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’
Rahul Gandhi visited the mosque during his ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’, a state-wide campaign to mobilize voters ahead of Bihar’s upcoming elections. The yatra began in Sasaram and reached Jamalpur on its sixth day.
During his visit, he met with the mosque’s Maulana and was joined by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. A large crowd gathered to welcome the Congress leader, particularly from the Muslim community, underlining the socio-political significance of the moment.
Khanqah Rahmani: A Symbol of Freedom, Faith, and Education
Founded in 1901 by Maulana Mohammad Ali Mungri, the Khanqah Rahmani mosque is not just a religious site. It played a key role in:
- India’s freedom struggle
- Social reform movements in Bihar
- Hosting national leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi
Its educational arm, the Rahmani Foundation, established in 1927, provides free coaching for competitive exams like JEE and NEET. It also offers smart classrooms, making it a hub of modern education in the region.
A Legacy of Political and Cultural Continuity
Rahul Gandhi’s visit served as both a campaign stop and a symbolic nod to the Gandhi family’s legacy in Indian politics and its deep ties with communities across Bihar.
The recreated 1985 photo has quickly gained traction on social media, with many highlighting its emotional and historical impact during an election season where public memory and legacy politics matter deeply.
A Moment That Blends Past and Present
As Bihar prepares for high-stakes elections later this year, Rahul Gandhi’s symbolic visit to Khanqah Rahmani reminds voters of the Congress party’s historical outreach, while reinforcing his campaign’s key themes: secularism, representation, and rights.
This moment isn’t just a photo-op — it’s a calculated message of continuity, cultural connection, and political purpose.
