Mysuru: Barricaded roads, ban on vehicle entry, armed commandoes covering the VVIPs, people barred from certain points, thick security cover, bandh-like atmosphere, argument between media persons and the Police — these were a few scenes witnessed at Chamundeshwari Temple atop the imposing Chamundi Hill in city this morning when Congress President Rahul Gandhi came calling. The AICC President began his tour of old Mysuru region today and he arrived at the Mysore Airport at Mandakalli in a special plane from New Delhi. His plane landed at 9.10 am and was received by CM Siddharamaiah and a host of Congress leaders. Heading straight to Chamundi Hill, Rahul’s convoy that had over 35 vehicles including the armed vehicles of Special Protection Group as he is given ‘Z Plus’ security reached the Hill top at 9.43 am. Rahul entered the temple at 9.44 am and was inside the sanctum sanctorum till about 9.48 am. He was led into the special room in front of the Chamundeshwari idol (where only VVIPs and special guests are allowed) and Rahul sat on the ground while priests performed pujas.
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