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With UPA president Sonia Gandhi and sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra by his side, Congress president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday filed his nomination papers for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat at the Collectorate. Rahul was also accompanied by Priyanka's husband Robert Vadra and their two children to send a message that the entire family gives much importance to the Congress bastion, party leaders said. This time, the Congress president is contesting a second seat, Wayanad, in Kerala where he had filed his papers on April 4. (PTI Photo)
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The three-time MP from Amethi will take on Union Minister and BJP nominee Smriti Irani in the Lok Sabha election in a virtual direct contest as the SP-BSP-RLD alliance in Uttar Pradesh has decided not to field a candidate from the seat. (PTI Photo)
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Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrives to file his nomination papers from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat. Party leader Pramod Tiwari is also seen. (PTI Photo)
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Before filing his documents at the Collectorate at Gauriganj, Rahul embarked on a three-km-long roadshow in an open vehicle. (PTI Photo)
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"Some relationships are from the heart. Today, the whole family was present for my brother's nomination. This was my father's 'karmabhoomi', it is sacred land for us," Priyanka Gandhi, who is Congress' general secretary in-charge Uttar Pradesh East, tweeted. (PTI Photo)
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The Congress chief and his family were greeted by party workers, who gathered in the city, despite hot weather conditions, to get a glimpse of their leaders.(PTI Photo)
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On his way, crowds on both sides of the road showered rose petals and marigold flowers on him and cheered for the Congress chief, who waved back at them. (PTI Photo)
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Surging crowds of Congress supporters walked along Rahul's vehicle as it made its way to the Collectorate through areas in Munshiganj, Darpipur and Gauriganj. (PTI Photo)
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Since morning, Congress supporters, wearing tricolour caps and scarves, were out on the streets holding placards and posters in preparation for their party president's visit.(PTI Photo)
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Amethi goes to polls on May 6 in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. (PTI Photo)
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