Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi holds brief road show, crowds give anxious moments to security personnel

VIJAYAPURA: Huge crowds converged at the Gandhi Chowk here today to get a glimpse of Congress president Rahul Gandhi who took out a short road show from Tikota to Vijayapura.

Gandhi visited Tikoti to interact with the Stree Shakti Samooha (women self-help groups) before leaving for Vijayapura by road in a bus.

He discussed the challenges they face and the help they expect from the government.

As his caravan proceeded towards Vijayapura, a large number of curious onlookers and party workers lined up on both sides of the road to see Gandhi.

When the bus entered Vijayapura city, Gandhi stood on the foot board and waved at the cheering crowd.

A few of them managed to shake hands with Gandhi despite Special Protection Group (SPG) cover.

Soon many others lined up to shake hands with him.

The SPG commandos had a tough time driving away people who came too close in bulk to touch him.

A grand welcome awaited Gandhi at the Gandhi Chowk where hundreds of party workers received him dancing, whistling and sloganeering.

A human pyramid was also formed to welcome him.

At the request of a few party workers, Gandhi walked a few distance with them and posed for selfie too.

He also had tea and biscuits at a small eatery of a Congress worker in the city.