Lucknow, August 8: Posters saying ‘Rahul Gandhi Missing’ surfaced in Amethi on Monday. The posters carry a picture of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and say, “Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi has been missing from the constituency due to which the development work to be undertaken by the MP is not being done. The common man feels betrayed and insulted.” Also Read - In Absence of Sonia And Rahul, Congress Leaders to Meet Tomorrow to Discuss Organisational Issues

The poster also says that whoever finds Gandhi will be rewarded suitably. The signatory to the poster says, “Amethi ki janta (the people of Amethi).” Also Read - Monsoon Session LIVE: 'Won't Sign This Death Warrant of Farmers', Oppn Corners Govt as Farm Bills Tabled in Rajya Sabha

In 2014, Rahul Gandhi faced a tough fight from Union Minister Smriti Irani on the Amethi seat. Despite Amethi being a Rahul Gandhi bastion for years, several reports have indicated that Irani may be emerging as the more popular leader in the constituency with her frequent visits. Also Read - Farm Bills to be Tabled in Rajya Sabha Today; Oppn Puts United Front, BJP Seeks Support From Regional Parties | Top Points

The posters of ‘Rahul Gandhi missing’ have cropped up in Amethi every now and then in the past three years. Reports say Rahul Gandhi hasn’t visited Amethi for almost a year even as he met farmers from the constituency in Lucknow earlier this month.

Rahul Gandhi met farmers whose land had been acquired for widening a national highway on August 1 and assured them of all help in resolving their issues, the Congress said. He also meth officials from the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) over the issue.