The meeting saw the two senior leaders revisit their association during the UPA government and recall key welfare legislations, including MGNREGA, RTE and RTI.
New Delhi : Senior Congress leader and former UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi visited the residence of former Union Cabinet Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to enquire about his health. During the meeting, the two leaders also revisited memories of their longstanding political association and recalled developments from the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.
Sharing details of Sonia Gandhi’s visit through his official X handle, Lalu Prasad Yadav said that the discussion brought back memories of the UPA government’s initiatives aimed at promoting transparency and public welfare for the youth, farmers, soldiers and the common people.
He recalled how, during the UPA regime, several landmark legislations, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Right to Education (RTE) Act and the Right to Information (RTI) Act, were introduced to empower citizens and strengthen their rights.
Lalu Prasad Yadav also highlighted the contribution of the then Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, stating that under his leadership, the UPA government had provided more than ₹1.45 lakh crore for the development of Bihar.
The meeting reflected on the political journey and policy initiatives undertaken during the UPA years, while also providing an opportunity for the two leaders to reconnect and exchange memories.