NEW DELHI: An impromptu request for a meeting from Congress functionary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during Question Hour in Lok Sabha and quick response from Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari got huge traction in Parliament Thursday. Their meeting in the minister’s chamber saw work, laughter, and food tasting.During Question Hour, Priyanka raised concerns over recurring landslides on the Chandigarh-Shimla highway, pointing out that low retaining walls were failing to prevent slope collapse. She also sought an appointment with Gadkari to discuss highway issues in her Wayanad constituency. Responding promptly, Gadkari said his doors were always open, and no appointment was needed to meet him.During the meeting, Priyanka discussed six road projects that pass through Kerala, including a few under Centre. Gadkari assured her that he would look into them. Some eyewitnesses said during the discussion, Gadkari pointed out that Rahul Gandhi had met him over some roads in his constituency. “Bhai ka kaam kar diya, behen ka nahin karunga toh aap bolenge ki nahi kiya (You’ll complain that I addressed your brother’s concerns but not yours),” he said, drawing laughter from Priyanka and others in the room.They added Gadkari also offered a rice dish to Priyanka that was made after watching YouTube videos. Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda was also seen tasting the rice balls while talking to Gadkari.
