Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, attended the North East Music Festival on Sunday, praising the region’s music and ethos as a true reflection of India’s strength.

Sharing photos from the event on Instagram, Gandhi described his evening as “wonderful.” “In the music and spirit of the North East, you see the real strength of India diverse, confident, and united,” he posted.

He highlighted the festival’s theme, “Sound Without Conflict,” saying it “beautifully captures the idea of India we must continue to protect.” Gandhi added, “This festival, celebrating all that embodies North East India, reminds us that we grow stronger when every culture gets its rightful space.”

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi accompanied Gandhi, who was seen posing for selfies and interacting with attendees at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium venue.