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Unfazed by the criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over his temple visits in Gujarat, Congress President elect Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday visited Jagannath Temple here and offered prayers. According to the temple's priest Dilip Das, Rahul performed pooja (obeisance) as per the traditional rituals of the temple and sought Lord Jagannath's blessings. While campaigning for the Congress party in the Gujarat assembly elections, Rahul has been visiting various temples. The BJP has been targeting Rahul over his temple visits and terms it as political move to woo Hindu votes. (PTI Photo)
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In his poll campaign in Gujarat, Rahul Gandhi has visited several temples , including Dwarkadish temple, Chotila temple, Khodaldham in Kagvad, Jalaram Bapa temple in Virpur and Dasi Jivan temple near Jasdan. (PTI Photo)
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Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also accompanied Rahul Gandhi. (PTI Photo)
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Several analysts have called Rahul's temples visit as the Congress' 'soft Hindutva' approach. (PTI Photo)
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During his visit to Somnath Temple on November 29, a controversy erupted after Rahul's name along with senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel was allegedly mentioned as non-Hindus in the visitor book of the temple. (PTI Photo)
The BJP is ruling Gujarat from last 22 years and the Congress is eyeing a comeback. (PTI Photo) -
The first phase of assembly elections in Gujarat were conducted on December 9 in 89 constituencies and the polling for the second phase will be held on December 14 for 93 assembly constituencies. Counting of votes and the results would be announced together on December 18. (PTI Photo)
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