New Delhi: A senior citizen of Dehradun in Uttarakhand on Monday approached the district court to transfer all his property to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Pushpa Munjiyal, 78, filed a testament (will) in the court for the transfer of the property.
Handing over the will to Congress Metropolitan President Lalchand Sharma, Munjiyal said Rahul Gandhi’s thoughts inspired him to take such a step.
Sharma said, “Munjiyal told us that Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi sacrificed their lives for the unity and integrity of this country. Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have dedicated themselves to the service of the nation. She Very impressed by it.” ANI reports.
Pushpa Munjiyal bequeathed her property at the residence of former state president Pritam Singh, who praised the woman’s act.
Singh said, “It is Pushpa Munjiyal’s affection towards the Gandhi family that has encouraged her to take up such an act. In today’s times, when people fight for ownership rights, Pushpa ji has done a commendable job. “
The property transferred by Munjiyal to Rahul Gandhi is located in the upscale locality of Dehradun and holds high monetary value.
In the recently held assembly elections in Uttarakhand, the Bharatiya Janata Party secured 47 seats, 11 more than the required majority in the 70-seat assembly and formed the government in the state under the leadership of Pushkar Singh Dhami. Whereas Congress could win only 19 seats. Bahujan Samajwadi Party won two constituencies.