Malappuram (Kerala), June 7
Braving heavy rains, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi took out a roadshow in Wayanad LS constituency today, thanking voters for electing him with a massive margin.
Gandhi, who travelled in a special open vehicle along with state Congress leaders, criss-crossed through the narrow lanes of Kalikavu in the district and waved to the huge crowd.
Thousands, including women and children, overcame the downpour to catch a glimpse of the leader who arrived in the constituency on a three-day tour for the ceremonial thanksgiving to the electorate. This is the first time that the AICC chief is visiting his constituency after he was voted to the Lok Sabha with a majority of about 4.31 lakh votes.
As the vehicle carrying the Congress President inched its way through the crowded road, frenzied party workers literally danced waving tri-colour flags and posters with the pictures of their party chief, chanting “we are with you.” Beating drums, they also greeted him shouting “Rahul, Rahul.” The green flags of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a coalition partner of the Congress-led UDF, could also be seen fluttering.
The roadshow put the security personnel in a tizzy as Kalikavu is considered to be a naxal-infested area. A heavy security blanket by the SPG, anti-naxal squad and the Kerala police was in place.
“I will fight for the people of Wayanad. I will take up the issues of Wayanad inside and outside Parliament. I will work for the constituency, work with you, listen to you… I will speak for the people of Wayanad. Thank you for all the love and affection shown towards me,” Gandhi said. — PTI
from The Tribune http://bit.ly/31jtsG0
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