In Pictures: Rahul Gandhi swimming with Kerala fishermen during his recent Kollam visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dived into the sea and swam with fishermen who were out fishing, during his visit to Kollam in poll-bound Kerala on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)

After beginning his journey from Vadi beach, the Wayanad MP spent nearly an hour with the fishermen before reaching the venue of interaction. (PTI Photo)

Clad in blue t-shirt and khaki trousers, the 50-year-old Congress leader could be seen talking to the onlookers from the boat. (PTI Photo)

Rahul Gandhi, during the address, said he would strive to have a separate ministry for fisheries at the Centre.

The Congress leader was seen casting the net and fishing along with the fishermen, in Kollam. (PTI Photo)

People gathered during Rahul Gandhi's address post his venture into the sea with the fishermen. =

During the interaction, Gandhi said he always wanted to experience the life of fishermen.

Gandhi’s interaction with the fishermen assumes significance as the Congress-led UDF has raised allegations against the Left government in the state over an alleged deep sea fishing contract with a US-based company.