Rahul Gandhi began his 2,500 km Kisan Yatra by addressing a Khaat Sabha in eastern UP. Minutes after his address was over, locals were seen taking away brand new cots.

The cots were laid out for the Khaat Sabha - an initiative where elders discuss matters seated on cots. Close to 2,000 cots were taken away by the attendees.

Rahul Gandhi aims to cover 223 out of 403 assembly constituencies.
During the Yatra, Rahul will do door-to-door campaigns, interact with farmers and stage various road shows.

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