Narrow escape for Rahul Gandhi as balloons catch fire during MP roadshow

New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi had a narrow escape as balloons catch fire during his 8 km road show in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

When some workers moved towards Rahul Gandhi with the ‘aarti’ tray, it accidentally came in contact with balloons nearby causing them to burst with a loud bang, leading to chaos in the rally.

The incident took place just few steps away from the Congress chief.

The police and SPG soon took control of the situation and pushed behind all the workers of the party.