As it happened: Rahul Gandhi addresses Indian expats in Dubai

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As it happened: Rahul Gandhi addresses Indian expats in Dubai

Thousands of Indians flocked to Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the historic event.

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Published: Sat 12 Jan 2019, 11:12 AM

Last updated: Sun 13 Jan 2019, 1:43 PM

Rahul Gandhi, the President of the Indian National Congress, arrived in Dubai on Thursday night for his two-day tour of the UAE.
On Friday, he visited the workers' accommodation at Jebel Ali industrial area. He made his first speech and had conversations with the blue-collared workers.  


Dubai International Cricket Stadium filled up with tens of thousands of people from several states across India. A cultural show marked the start of the event. 
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Hundreds have begun gathering at the stadium, well in advance, to witness Rahul Gandhi's historic speech.

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A massive crowd had gathered to hear Rahul Gandhi's first addressal in Dubai. He spent some time at the Jebel Ali labour colony on Friday.
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Congress President Rahul Gandhi had a heart-to-heart conversation with the blue-collared workers.  
 
 
 
 
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Former Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy was also present at the venue. Indian Overseas Congress President Sam Pitroda was on the dais during the addressal. 
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Addressing the workers, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said, "I realise you face several hardships. You work all day, send money to your family back home... I am here, because I want to tell you that I am with you for whatever you need. We are here for you... I am here to listen to you."  
 
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Congress President Rahul Gandhi is addressing the crowd gathered at the workers' accommodation at Jebel Ali industrial area. He acknowledges the hardships the expat community faces, away from their families.
 
 
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Day one begins for Rahul Gandhi as he meets with the business community over breakfast.  
 
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Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit labour accommodation to interact with the workers' community.  
Issues faced by non-resident Indians (NRIs) will be a crucial topic of discussion during his visit. He will present these problems in the Indian parliament later, according to party leaders.
 
 
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The crowd greeted him with smiles as he arrived at Dubai Airport, Terminal 3. 
 
 
 
 
Rahul Gandhi will be interacting with the Indian diaspora at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday evening at 7.45pm. 
 
Officials from the committee said Gandhi would be the "official chief guest" at the 'Indo-Arab cultural programme' at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 11.
The programme would celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Organisers said close to 11,000 residents from across the UAE have already registered on the website, www.rginuae.com, to attend the event. Several others have registered with the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC).


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