Bhopal: On the second day of his Madhya Pradesh tour, Congress president Rahul Gandhi will visit a number of places and will address two rallies. The leader is scheduled to visit Mhow via Rau. Mhow is also known as Dr Ambedkar Nagar, which is the birthplace of Dalit icon BR Ambedkar. Mr Gandhi will also address rallies in Jhabua and Khargone. On Monday, Rahul Gandhi began his tour of politically significant Malwa-Nimar region in the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh by offering prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva.
Madhya Pradesh will vote on November 28 for a new assembly. The Congress aims at defeating the ruling BJP, which has been in power in the state for 15 years.
Here are the live updates of Rahul Gandhi's Madhya Pradesh visit:
Oct 30, 2018 14:25 (IST)
Congress party chief minister will provide security to farmers and jobs to the youths. Land and forest of the tribal people will be protected: Rahul Gandhi
Oct 30, 2018 14:23 (IST)
We will install food processing plant outside every district: Rahul Gandhi to farmers
Oct 30, 2018 14:21 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
Oct 30, 2018 13:47 (IST)
It was Mr Gandhi's second visit to the shrine. He had last visited the temple in 2010, a party leader said.
Oct 30, 2018 12:00 (IST)
Clad in a 'dhoti', he performed 'puja' at the ancient temple, which is one of the 12 'Jyotirlingas' (special shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva) in the country.
Oct 30, 2018 11:49 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi on Monday offered prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva.