Rahul Gandhi caught sleeping in Parliament today

July 09, 2014 17:20

This couldn't come at a worse time for the Congress. Amid continued questioning of Rahul Gandhi's ability to handle elections by several party leaders, the Congress vice president was today found sleeping soundly in Parliament, oblivious to speeches or camera lights shining on him.

A picture of him with his head bowing on right while his eyes were seemingly shut has gone viral on social media.

Taking a potshot at Rahul Gandhi, senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain tweeted:Rahul Gandhi was seen sleeping in Parliament during a debate on price rise. That's what the Congress was doing during their 10 yr rule.
Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) .

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The picture was tweeted by Shiv Aroor of Headlines Today.

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