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Manish Tiwari met PM Modi, shook hands and had a long conversation… Chandigarh meeting increased political stir.
Samira Vishwas | July 18, 2026 1:24 AM CST

Knews Desk- The video of the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Manish Tiwari in Chandigarh is becoming increasingly viral on social media. On the stage, both the leaders shook hands warmly and also talked for some time. After this picture surfaced, discussions have intensified in political circles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Chandigarh on Friday, where he participated in a program and addressed a public meeting. Congress leader Manish Tewari, being the Lok Sabha MP from Chandigarh, was also present in the program. After the program was over, the two leaders met.

Questions raised on timing of meeting

This meeting of PM Modi and Manish Tiwari has taken place at a time when the monsoon session of Parliament is about to begin. Political rhetoric is intense between the ruling party and the opposition. In such a situation, the conversation between the two leaders has given rise to new political speculations.

Discussion intensifies amid internal strife of Punjab Congress

Manish Tiwari’s meeting with PM Modi is also being linked to the recent developments in Punjab Congress. There have been reports of dissatisfaction regarding organizational changes and leadership in the party earlier also. Manish Tiwari has expressed his displeasure over the party’s decisions on many occasions.

Both BJP and Congress did not give any statement

Many discussions have started after the pictures and videos going viral on social media. However, till now neither has there been any reaction from the Congress regarding this meeting nor has the BJP given any political statement.

Manish Tiwari is included among senior Congress leaders

Manish Tiwari is counted among the experienced leaders of Congress. He has been a Lok Sabha MP three times and has also been a minister in the UPA government at the Centre. Tiwari, who is associated with Congress through student politics, has also taken the responsibility of the national spokesperson of the party.


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