A compelling video has emerged from the premises of the 18th Lok Sabha, capturing a notable interaction on the fourth day of its session. Amidst the ongoing political fervour, the footage shows a surprising yet amicable meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The video reveals both leaders exchanging cheerful greetings and shaking hands, a rare sight given their political differences.#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the Parliament.President Droupadi Murmu will address the joint session of both Houses of Parliament. pic.twitter.com/EzDxJ6GpIh— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2024Unplanned Meeting on Parliament StairsThe video, shot today, coincides with President Draupadi Murmus scheduled address in Parliament. As Union Minister Amit Shah ascended the Parliament stairs, he encountered Kannauj MP Akhilesh Yadav. Noticing Shah from a few steps ahead, Yadav called out to him. Shah paused, and the two leaders engaged in a friendly handshake before proceeding inside the Parliament building together.PM Modi and Rahul Gandhis Unusual HandshakeIn another surprising moment on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi shook hands in the Lok Sabha. This rare gesture occurred just before they escorted Om Birla to the Speakers Chair after his election. Following pro-tem Speaker B Mahtabs announcement of Birlas election, PM Modi approached the front benches where Birla was seated. Rahul Gandhi soon joined them, extending a handshake to Modi, which the Prime Minister reciprocated.#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accompany Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to the chair. pic.twitter.com/3JfKbCH3nC— ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2024Oath-Taking Ceremony Marks the Beginning of the 18th Lok SabhaEarlier on Monday, the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers taking their oaths. Key figures such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were among those who took their oaths as Members of Parliament. Other notable ministers, including G. Kishan Reddy, Chirag Paswan, Kiren Rijiju, Nitin Gadkari, and Mansukh Mandaviya also took their oaths. The ceremony included oaths from Bhupender Yadav, Giriraj Singh, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, BJP MP Piyush Goyal, and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, marking the official commencement of their duties in the 18th Lok Sabha.
