Congress leader Rahul Gandhi punished with 10 push-ups in Panchmarhi. This is why – India Today India Today Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was made to do ten push-ups as a lighthearted punishment for arriving late at the party’s training camp for district presidents in Madhya Pradesh’s Pachmarhi on Saturday. According to party sources, the Congress camp maintained strict discipline, with symbolic penalties introduced to encourage punctuality among participants. On Sunday, the Congress Raebareli MP arrived nearly 20 minutes late for the evening session, prompting camp chief Sachin Rao to jokingly remind attendees that latecomers were expected to face a "punishment". When Rahul Gandhi asked what that meant, Rao said the rule required ten push-ups. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha immediately complied, performing them before taking his seat — an act that drew applause from participants and set a lighter tone for the session. After the brief episode, Rahul Gandhi went on to address the new district presidents and discuss organisational goals and training strategies.
Published: November 9, 2025 6:02 pm
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