Recently, President Draupadi Murmu honored him with Kirti Chakra posthumously.

Late Captain Anshuman Singh's father Ravi Pratap Singh and mother Manju Singh reached Rae Bareli to meet the senior Congress leader.

Speaking to reporters after meeting the Congress MP, Manju Singh said that she had earlier expressed her desire to meet the Congress MP and he had called her. She became very emotional during her meeting with Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday and discussed the Agniveer scheme with him.

In response to a question, he said that the Indian Army should ensure equal facilities for all.

She said that she had met Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and their response was very positive.

Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi landed at Lucknow airport and reached Rae Bareli by road.

Congress sources said he was scheduled to land at Fursatganj airport but due to low visibility, his special flight coming from Manipur was diverted towards Lucknow.

This was the Congress MP's first visit to his constituency after assuming the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

On reaching Rae Bareli, Rahul Gandhi offered prayers at a temple in Bachhrawan and then went to Bhumau Guest House where he met delegations from various sections of the society besides party leaders and citizens.

He is also expected to visit some villages in his constituency before returning to New Delhi in the evening.