Sonia Gandhi joins Bharat Jodo Yatra in Karnataka; See Pics

Amid cheers and sloganeering by party workers, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi joined the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Karnataka on October 6. This is the first time that Sonia Gandhi has joined a public event after recovering from Covid-19 earlier this year. She has not been electioneering or participating in public events of the party for a long time due to health reasons. Sonia had last participated in a roadshow in Varanasi in August 2016 where she sustained a shoulder injury and later underwent surgery. 

Congress President Sonia Gandhi joined the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra in Mandya district of Karnataka on October 6. Credit: PTI Photo

Amid cheers and slogan-shouting by party workers, Sonia Gandhi walked beside her son Rahul Gandhi and other leaders for a few kilometres in Mandya district of Karnataka. Credit: PTI Photo

Sonia joined the padyatra briefly between Pandavapura and Nagamangala towns. Credit: PTI Photo

Sonia Gandhi's participation is seen as morale booster for party workers and leaders. Credit: PTI Photo

Bharat Jodo Yatra resumed from Mandya after a break of two days in view of Vijayadashami and Dasara festivals. Credit: PTI Photo

On Dasara, Sonia Gandhi offered prayers at the Bheemanakolli Temple in Mysuru. Credit: PTI Photo

Sonia had arrived in Mysuru on October 3 and was staying in a resort near the backwaters of Kabini. Credit: Twitter/DKShivakumar

KPCC president D K Shivakumar received AICC interim president Sonia Gandhi at Mysuru Airport on October 3. Credit: Twitter/DKShivakumar