Lok Sabha polls 2019: Rahul Gandhi begins roadshow in Kerala's Wayanad

The AICC chief, along with the state leaders including former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala, came out in an open vehicle after Gandhi completed the nomination procedures at the district collectorate at Kalpetta. (Photo | A Sanesh, EPS)

As the massive crowd of supporters gathered on both sides of the road, security personnel had a tough time controlling the workers to clear the way for the vehicle. (Photo | A Sanesh, EPS)

Rahul and Priyanka - who was attired in a mustard and red border saree, waved to the crowd. As the vehicle inched forward, Gandhi was seen shaking hands with many elated supporters. (Photo | A Sanesh, EPS)

People were seen clicking photos on their mobile phones and waving flags of the Congress party and its ally Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). (Photo | A Sanesh, EPS)

Earlier, Gandhi filed nomination before the district collector A R Ajayakumar here. Heavy security was in place in and around the Collectorate ahead of the high profile visit of the Congress chief. (Photo | T P Sooraj, EPS)

Rahul Gandhi also said that he will not sling off at the CPM in his election campaign. (Photo | A Sanesh, EPS)