Seeking to reach out to the fishing community in poll-bound Kerala, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday interacted with fishermen at Thangassery beach in the district. Gandhi, who has been touri
Read more about I admire what you do: Rahul Gandhi tells fishermen of Kerala on Business Standard. Gandhi turned seafarer and pulled the net with local fisherman in high sea to get a taste of their life and understand the issues facing them
After sea sortie, Rahul Gandhi all praise for fisherfolk
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February 24, 2021 22:07 IST I might not be able to resolve all your problems, but I will stand with you.
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Rahul Gandhi disembarks from a boat at Kollam Vadi Harbor after going into the sea with fishermen on February 24, 2021.
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C. Sureshkumar I might not be able to resolve all your problems, but I will stand with you.
An early morning sortie fighting all elements and returning to the shore with hardly any catch Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was all praise for the fishers and their hardwork after his maiden fishing trip on Wednesday morning. He had ventured into the sea in a fishing boat to get a first-hand experience of their life.
Fact-Checked By Government, Rahul Gandhi Talks Fisheries Ministry Again Despite a rebuke from the Centre the first time, Rahul Gandhi again said he would strive to have a separate ministry for fisheries at the Centre.
Updated: February 25, 2021 8:40 am IST
Rahul Gandhi, who is campaigning in Kerala ahead of polls, ventured into sea with fishermen (PTI Photo)
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Addressing fishermen, he again called for a Union Fisheries Ministry
Centre had fact-checked Rahul Gandhi last week, saying it already exists
Kollam, Kerala:
Seeking to reach out to the fishing community in poll-bound Kerala, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today interacted with the fishermen at Thangassery beach in Kerala s Kollam district. During his interaction, Mr Gandhi again called for a separate fisheries ministry, despite being fact-checked by the Centre last week.
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