Kottayam, March 30 -- On a sweltering hot Monday afternoon, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi hopped onto a bicycle after a blistering campaign rally in Kerala's Kottayam on the first day of his two-day extensive election campaigning in the State, which is heading to the polls to elect legislators for its Assembly.

The Congress leader is campaigning for the United Democratic Front's (UDF) push to defeat the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the upcoming polls.

After Adoor, Pathanamthitta and Puthuppally, Rahul Gandhi in his rally in Kottayam took potshots at the LDF, accusing them of not fulfilling promises in 10 years of their governance. He further promised the UDF will fix rubber prices to Rs 250 if chosen in power.

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