Rahul Gandhi Explores Ranthambore, Encounters Tigress Arrowhead and Her Cubs
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Synopsis
On his Rajasthan tour, Rahul Gandhi visited Ranthambore National Park, where he spotted the famous tigress Arrowhead and her cubs during a morning safari, expressing his delight. The iconic tigress, T-84, is known for her lineage and unique markings.
Key Takeaways
- Rahul Gandhi visits Ranthambore National Park.
- Encounters the iconic tigress Arrowhead and her cubs.
- Arrowhead is a descendant of the famous tigress Machli.
- The Gandhi family has a history of visiting this park.
- Priyanka Gandhi has also celebrated birthdays at Ranthambore.
Jaipur, April 10 (NationPress) Prominent Congress figure and Lok Sabha's Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, made a trip to Ranthambore National Park on Thursday morning during his Rajasthan journey.
While on a safari in Zone 2 of the park, he enjoyed a rare moment witnessing the famed tigress Arrowhead alongside her playful cubs, which brought him great joy.
Arrowhead, also known as T-84, is celebrated as one of the park's most iconic big cats.
She is easily recognized by her unique arrow-shaped marking on her head and is the granddaughter of the legendary tigress Machli, famously called the Queen of Ranthambore.
This lineage and her regular appearances have made her a top choice for wildlife lovers and photographers alike.
Rahul Gandhi arrived in Jaipur from Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening, where he was welcomed at the Jaipur International Airport by Tikaram Jully, the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly, and Govind Singh Dotasra, Rajasthan Congress president.
He then traveled by road to Sawai Madhopur, reaching Hotel Sher Bagh near Ranthambore Circle around 10 p.m.
Setting out early on Thursday, Gandhi entered the national park for a morning safari and spent time observing Arrowhead and her cubs in their natural setting.
In another sighting, one of Riddhi's cubs was also spotted in the Gular area of Zone 3.
The Ranthambore park has long been a cherished getaway for the Gandhi family. His sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has often visited the park for wildlife safaris.
In December 2024, shortly after the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, she visited Ranthambore with her husband Robert Vadra, their children Rehan and Miraya Vadra, and her mother-in-law Maureen Vadra. The family enjoyed their stay at the luxurious Tara Suite at Hotel Sher Bagh.
Priyanka has celebrated numerous birthdays at Ranthambore and has spent various vacations there.
During the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul, the family also stayed at Sher Bagh.
