Rahul Gandhi Requests Cricket Academy in Raebareli During Constituency Visit

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, visited Raebareli on a two-day trip starting January 19, 2026. During the visit, he inaugurated the Raebareli Premier League T-20 cricket tournament at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium and signed the Swachh Survekshan pledge. Observing inadequate sports facilities, Gandhi requested BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla to establish a cricket academy in Raebareli. Additionally, a poster depicting Gandhi and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav as cricket captains sparked political discussion during his visit.