Rahul Gandhi Makes Imarti and Besan Ladoos at Delhi’s 235-Year-Old Sweet Shop; Owner Says, ‘Get Married Soon, Want Wedding Order’ News24 –
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday visited the 235-year-old Ghantewala sweet shop and made Imarti and besan ladoos on the occasion of Diwali.
The Congress MP posted on X, “I tried my hand at making Imarti and Besan Laddus at the famous and historic Ghantewala sweet shop in Old Delhi. The sweetness of this centuries-old prestigious shop remains the same even today – pure, traditional, and heart-touching. The true sweetness of Diwali lies not just in the platter, but also in relationships and society. Tell us all, how are you celebrating your Diwali, and how are you making it special?”
पुरानी दिल्ली की मशहूर और ऐतिहासिक घंटेवाला मिठाइयों की दुकान पर इमरती और बेसन के लड्डू बनाने में हाथ आज़माया।
सदियों पुरानी इस प्रतिष्ठित दुकान की मिठास आज भी वही है – ख़ालिस, पारंपरिक और दिल को छू लेने वाली।
दीपावली की असली मिठास सिर्फ़ थाली में नहीं, बल्कि रिश्तों और समाज… pic.twitter.com/bVWwa2aetJ
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 20, 2025
Ghantewala sweet shop Owner Sushant Jain asserted that he told the Congress MP during his visit to the shop that they were waiting to see him get married in order to get the wedding order.
While talking to news agency ANI, Sushant Jain termed Rahul Gandhi as India’s “most eligible bachelor” and mentioned that he wanted to buy sweets for his friends and family.
“He (Rahul Gandhi) wanted to buy sweets for his home, friends, and relatives. I said, “Sir, you’re most welcome — this is your own shop.” When he came, he said he would make them himself and taste them too. His father, the late Rajiv ji, really liked imarti, so I said, “Sir, you should try that.” So he made imarti. He really likes besan laddus too, so I said, “Sir, you can make those as well.” So he made these two items.”
“All of India is talking about him being the most eligible bachelor. I said, “Rahul ji, please get married soon — we’re waiting, so that we can get the order for your wedding sweets too,” the sweet shop owner said.