Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Mar 21: The way Rahul Gandhi remained zestful and enthusiastic all through his 'Janashirvada Yatra' in the district came as inspiration for many. In spite of his busy schedule, Rahul, who was travelling by a bus, many a time got down from his vehicle, and shook hands with the people, without showing even a shade of reluctance, weariness or boredom. He would board the bus, move a few yards, get down, and again get blessed by the people.

This impressive spirited show of agility was in exhibition all along Rahul's 'Janashirvada Yatra' in which chief minister, Siddaramaiah, state and national level Congress leaders, took part.

On his arrival at Mulky at 3.35 pm on Tuesday, Rahul got down from his vehicle, breached police security and waved at party workers lining up the road. He then stood on the foot board of the bus and again waved at the people.

The party had organized a huge hand symbol with the heading, 'vote for Congress', along with tiger dancers, Chende, musical instruments, etc on the occasion. Food was also arranged for the party workers.

There were a few anxious moments just before the arrival of Rahul at Mulky when fire was sighted in a bush by the side of highway between Mulky and Suratkal. Fire brigade personnel and Congress workers rushed to the spot and extinguished the flames immediately.

Rahul reached Suratkal at around 4.10 pm. He toured the city in the same bus, in which Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief, Dr G Parameshwar and others were also seated. During his visit, however, several roads were blocked, bus trips were cut short, and people had to walk to their destinations. Media persons who came from Bengaluru and New Delhi, travelled in two buses along with Rahul to cover the events.