Rahul, other Bharat Yatris observe 2-minute silence for victims of Morbi bridge tragedy

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other leaders and workers of the party taking part in the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' here observed a two-minute silence in memory of those killed in the Morbi suspension bridge tragedy in Gujarat.

They also paid floral tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary and to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary.

"Fifty-fourth day of Bharat Jodo Yatra began at Shadnagar at 5.30 AM. Bharat Yatris paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel and Indira Gandhi, and then observed 2 minute silence in memory of those who died in the Morbi suspension bridge tragedy in Gujarat," senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said in a tweet.

At least 130 people have died in the Morbi suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat. The more than a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days back after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed Sunday evening.