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In Pictures: Rahul Gandhi swimming with Kerala fishermen during his recent Kollam visit
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Rahul Gandhi, during the address, said he would strive to have a separate ministry for fisheries at the Centre.
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The Congress leader was seen casting the net and fishing along with the fishermen, in Kollam. (PTI Photo)
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People gathered during Rahul Gandhi's address post his venture into the sea with the fishermen. =
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During the interaction, Gandhi said he always wanted to experience the life of fishermen.
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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.