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Rahul Gandhi meets Uttarakhand’s ‘Mohammad Deepak’, tells him ‘will take membership in your gym’

February 23, 2026

Rahul Gandhi met gym trainer Mohammad Deepak Kumar in New Delhi to express support following a controversy involving communal tensions in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand. Deepak, who defended a Muslim shopkeeper against harassment from Bajrang Dal activists, reported that Gandhi promised to join his gym and encouraged him not to be afraid after facing backlash for his actions.

Rahul Gandhi meets Uttarakhand’s ‘Mohammad Deepak’, tells him ‘will take membership in your gym’

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Key Highlights

Rahul Gandhi met Mohammad Deepak on February 23, 2026.
Deepak gained attention for defending a Muslim shopkeeper during a Republic Day dispute.
Gandhi assured Deepak that he had done nothing wrong and encouraged him.
Deepak reported a decline in gym membership due to his stance on the issue.
Gandhi plans to visit Kotdwar to take membership at Deepak's gym.

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Rahul Gandhi meets Uttarakhand’s ‘Mohammad Deepak’, tells him ‘will take membership in your gym’

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