Bhopal: The aircraft carrying Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi made an exigency wharf in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal due to heavy rainfall since Tuesday evening.

Sonia and Rahul boarded the flight to Delhi after attending the opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The aircraft carrying Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi makes an emergency landing in MP's Bhopal due to bad weather, say Bhopal police. pic.twitter.com/4XJVEl7Mq9

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According to a senior Bhopal police official, the aircraft made an emergency landing, in view of the bad weather.

#WATCH | Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi at Bhopal airport after their aircraft made an emergency landing at the airport pic.twitter.com/4mDdRG37bZ

— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi has been accorded to the VIP lounge of the Bhopal airport.

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After the successful conclusion of the two-day opposition meeting in Bengaluru, a setback occurred for Congress leaders returning from the gathering. Their aircraft had to make an emergency landing in Madhya Pradesh, causing an unexpected halt to their journey.

The Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, along with other senior party leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, had been in Bengaluru for the significant opposition party meet. However, before returning, they took the opportunity to pay their final respects to Oommen Chandy, who sadly passed away earlier in the day.

The meeting in Bengaluru brought together leaders from 26 like-minded parties, building upon the first gathering held in Patna on June 23, which was chaired by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This ongoing series of meetings reflects the commitment of opposition parties to collaborate and discuss shared concerns and strategies.

While the emergency landing incident caused an unexpected delay, it is important to note that the opposition meeting itself was a significant step towards fostering unity and cooperation among various political parties. These gatherings serve as platforms for open discussions, allowing leaders to exchange ideas, address challenges, and strengthen the collective voice of the opposition.

As developments unfold, it will be interesting to observe the outcomes and initiatives that emerge from these meetings, as they have the potential to shape the political landscape in the coming months and years.