Vijayapura, April 23: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday held a massive road show here, ahead of the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls, waving at a large, enthusiastic crowd that had lined up on both sides of the route. Standing on top of a specially designed vehicle, Gandhi constantly waved at the people gathered in the streets and on nearby buildings, many of whom were seen chanting 'Rahul, Rahul' slogans and shouting loud cheers. He began the road show after garlanding the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Joined Congress Because of BJP’s Ill-Treatment, Says Jagadish Shettar After First Meeting With Rahul Gandhi.
People holding Congress flags moved along as the vehicle carrying Gandhi and other Congress leaders passed through the streets from Shivaji Circle and Kanakadasa Circle, amid the sound of drum beats. Karnataka Congress campaign committee chief M B Patil and several other party leaders and workers accompanied Gandhi on the road show. Karnataka Assembly Election 2023: CPI To Back Congress Candidates on 215 Seats.
Rahul Gandhi Road Show:
#WATCH | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds a roadshow in Vijayapura, Karnataka.#KarnatakaAssemblyElection2023 pic.twitter.com/sptYDmfxb3
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Gandhi, earlier today began his two-day visit to poll-bound Karnataka from Kudala Sangama, where he offered obeisance to 12th-century poet and social reformer Basaveshwara on his birth anniversary, celebrated as Basava Jayanti today.