Rahul Gandhi Celebrates Diwali at Delhi's Historic 235-Year-Old Ghantewala Sweet Shop, Makes Traditional Sweets

Oct 20, 2025 05:20 pm CST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the historic Ghantewala sweet shop in Old Delhi to celebrate Diwali, trying his hand at making traditional Indian sweets like Imarti and Besan Laddus. The 235-year-old establishment, reopened in 2024 after closing in 2015, has a rich heritage of serving generations of Indian political leaders. Gandhi highlighted the underappreciated craftsmanship behind traditional sweet-making during his visit to this iconic Delhi landmark.