Social Media Slams Rahul Gandhi's Insensitive Act During Jayalalithaa's Funeral
December 08, 2016: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi along with Ghulam Nabi Azad went to Chennai to pay last tributes to Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithha. But for a short span of time he was seen smiling with his party members.
Few pictures and videos related to it went viral on social media. Netizens slamming this act and criticising his vehemently.
May be Rahul shared smile to party acquaintances as a part of socialising. But the context is important.
Many people comparing his reactions at funeral to that of PM Modi's homage to Jayalalithaa. Modi was seen consoling both Sasikala and O P Panneerselvam.