Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat: ‘PM Modi dealt a severe blow to India’s economy without asking anyone’

With 58 assembly seats, Saurasthra region is politically important for Congress. While Congress has done well in the district, panchayat and local body polls, the party hopes to improve its tally on the Assembly front. The local leaders also hope that Rahul Gandhi’s stay in the region for the first time, will pep up party workers ahead of the elections slated to be held later this year. The Gandhi scion is also scheduled to campaign in north, central and south Gujarat in the coming few weeks.

Highlights from Rahul Gandhi’s Gujarat visit 

05.10 pm: Congress Party feels that the most funding should go towards development of education and health at all levels: Rahul Gandhi

05.00 pm: Farmer made the country, yet everyone remains silent when he needs help. His land is taken away when a business fancies it: Rahul Gandhi

04.20 pm: Rahul Gandhi has reached Khambhaliya, the district headquarters of Devbhoomi Dwarka district.

04.00 pm: Rahul Gandhi uses bullock cart to go to a Chaupal gathering in Hanjarapar village.

03.45 pm: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is welcome by locals, his next stop on the three-day long Navsarjan Yatra.

Reception at Chaupal for Congress VP Rahul Gandhi, his next stop on the three-day long Navsarjan Yatra. #RahulInGujarat pic.twitter.com/cEoXBNSOv6

— Congress (@INCIndia) September 25, 2017

03.30 pm: Rahul Gandhi interacts with village sarpanches in Vadatara village near Khambhaliya.

1:54 pm: Rahul Gandhi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, without anyone’s consent dealt a severe blow to the country’s economy. He went on to add that the PM went on to further hurt small businessmen by introducing GST. “They have no space in heart for the weak and poor sections of the society… but they open all the doors for the rich people of the society,” he said.

Hindustan mein jo kamzor, ghareeb hai…uske liye inke dil mein jagah nahi hai. Lekin ameer ke liye ye sab darwaaze khol dete hain:RG on BJP

— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2017

1:51 pm:  The Indian youth wants to work, wants to make the country. BJP is however unable to give them employment, said Rahhul Gandhi.

1:50 pm: Rahul Gandhi reaches Bhatia village for his road show.

#BREAKING Rahul Gandhi reaches Bhatiya village for his road show @IndianExpress @lynnmis pic.twitter.com/adxa0SlNRA

— Gopal Kateshiya (@gopalreports) September 25, 2017

12:52 pm: While there was a thin crowd earlier to see Gandhi scion, large number of people are now gathering opposite Bhatiya outpost in Bhatiya.

12:21 pm: In the hot and humid day in Bhatia, Congress workers are busy setting up hoardings minutes before Rahul Gandhi’s visit.

Preparations are in full swing to welcome Rahul Gandhi in Bhaitia (Source: Express photo)

12:16 pm: Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka. He is expected to meet workers and supporters at Bhatiya Village next.

12:01 pm: Called as the Navsarjan Yatra, Rahul Gandhi’s campaign will focus on demonetisation, GST, development, urban poor & farmers’ issues.

Congress VP Rahul Gandhi begins three-day Navsarjan Yatra from Dwarka. He will address farmer, youth & demonetisation issues #RahulInGujarat pic.twitter.com/uLyQUQJN3n

— Congress (@INCIndia) September 25, 2017

11:52 am: Rahul Gandhi visits Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka

Rahul Gandhi at Dwarkadhish temple. (Source: Twitter/Congress)

11:40 am: Rahul Gandhi arrives in Dwarka. He is received by Ashok Gehlot, party’s national general secretary and Bharat Solanki, President of Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee. Gandhi is now on his way to Dwarka temple.

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Dwarka. (Source: Twitter/Congress)

10:45 am:  Rahul Gandhi is expected to make his first stop in the campaign at Dwarkadhish Temple shortly.