Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his cousin Varun Gandhi, a BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh, had a brief meeting at the Kedarnath temple on Tuesday, sources said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his cousin Varun Gandhi, a BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh, had a brief meeting at the Kedarnath temple on Tuesday, sources said.

The meeting between the cousins triggered speculation in some quarters over Varun Gandhi's political future.

The meeting between the cousins triggered speculation in some quarters over Varun Gandhi's political future.

Varun Gandhi, the son of Sanjay and Maneka Gandhi, has not been seen at key BJP meets in recent months

Varun Gandhi, the son of Sanjay and Maneka Gandhi, has not been seen at key BJP meets in recent months

Even Varun Gandhi's comments on crucial issues, including those on the now-repealed farm laws, have sometimes been at variance with the party's stand.

Even Varun Gandhi's comments on crucial issues, including those on the now-repealed farm laws, have sometimes been at variance with the party's stand.

However the sources said that the meeting was "very short" and "warm one".

However the sources said that the meeting was "very short" and "warm one".

Rahul Gandhi was reported to be very happy to meet Varun's daughter, adding though the two cousins do not meet, they have maintained good and civil ties

Rahul Gandhi was reported to be very happy to meet Varun's daughter, adding though the two cousins do not meet, they have maintained good and civil ties

The sources also said that nothing political was discussed at the meeting.

The sources also said that nothing political was discussed at the meeting.

During a press conference last year, when asked whether Varun Gandhi would be welcome in the Congress, Rahul Gandhi said though anybody was welcome,

Priyanka Gandhi  was instrumental in having the two meet in a harmonious atmosphere of the Kedarnath Dham , because she has always been making efforts to bring the whole family together.

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