Rahul Gandhi in Amethi at the funeral of IAF officer killed in U’Khand

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi visited Amethi, his parliament constituency, to attend the funeral of IAF officer Akhilesh Kumar Singh who died in the recent chopper crash in Uttarakhand.. He also met the family members of Singh.

Rahul Gandhi in Amethi attends funeral of IAF officer AK Singh killed in Uttarakhand chopper crash

Amethi: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday reached Amethi, his parliament constituency, and attended the funeral of IAF officer Akhilesh Kumar Singh who died in Tuesday's chopper crash in Uttarakhand.. He also met the family members of Singh.

The Congress MP arrived at Fursatganj airport in the afternoon and went directly to Pure Nago village under Deeh area to meet the family of the junior warrant officer. Rahul Gandhi met Akhilesh's father Vikramjit Singh and wife Anju Singh and assured all possible help to the bereaved family.

When pointed out that the deceased officer was keen on providing quality education to his young kids, Rahul Gandhi said he would do everything to ensure it. Rahul Gandhi also told the family to talk to him directly in case of any problem. He also attended the cremation in the village later.

The body of the martyr was brought to his native village on Saturday forenoon. An Indian Air Force helicopter crashed on June 25 during a rescue mission in Uttarakhand. All 20 people, including its five crew members, were killed in the mishap. Two of the IAF personnel belonged to Uttar Pradesh.

Rahul Gandhi attends funeral of IAF officer AK Singh in Amethi

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi attends funeral of IAF officer AK Singh in Amethi. Singh passed away in chopper crash in flood hit Uttarakhand while undertaking relief operations. Rahul Gandhi reached Fursatganj airport in the afternoon and went directly to Singh's house. Lots of people had assembled at the martyr's house and his body was cremated with full state hounours. Rahul Gandhi also interacted with the relatives of AK Singh.

People greet Rahul Gandhi in Amethi

Newly appointed Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who reached Amethi for the first time after the new assignment, got a rousing welcome from the people. "Amethi is my home' said Rahul Gandhi while striking an emotional chord with the people of his parliament constituency.

People give a rousing welcome to Rahul Gandhi in Amethi

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is on his first visit to his parliament constituency Amethi, after taking over the new assignment. He got a rousing welcome at Fursatganj airport where people gathered in large numbers to greet their favourite leader. “Whenever I come to Amethi, I feel that I have come home. My relationship with Amethi is not political, but it is my family” said Rahul Gandhi striking an emotional chord with the people.

Rahul Gandhi reaches Amethi; People give a rousing welcome

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is on his first visit to his parliament constituency Amethi, after taking over the new assignment. He got a rousing welcome at Fursatganj airport where people gathered in large numbers to greet their favourite leader. "Whenever I come to Amethi, I feel that I have come home. My relationship with Amethi is not political, but it is my family" said Rahul Gandhi striking an emotional chord with the people. "I know there are serious issues of unemployment in Uttar Pradesh. There is no Congress Government here but I hope we will have one soon," added Rahul Gandhi. "Our government at the centre is making full efforts to take the country forward" said the newly appointed Congress Vice-President. He thanked the people of Amethi for the overwhelming support, affection and encouragement extended to him.

Rahul Gandhi reaches Amethi; People give a rousing welcome

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is on his first visit to his parliament constituency Amethi, after taking over the new assignment. He got a rousing welcome at Fursatganj airport where people gathered in large numbers to greet their favourite leader.

“Whenever I come to Amethi, I feel that I have come home. My relationship with Amethi is not political, but it is my family” said Rahul Gandhi striking an emotional chord with the people.

“I know there are serious issues of unemployment in Uttar Pradesh. There is no Congress Government here but I hope we will have one soon,” added Rahul Gandhi.

“Our government at the centre is making full efforts to take the country forward” said the newly appointed Congress Vice-President. He thanked the people of Amethi for the overwhelming support, affection and encouragement extended to him.