MUMBAI: Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today called upon the youth of Mumbai to focus on the inclusive development of India and stay away from divisive politics.

"If you want to make a change, join politics and the Congress party. Some people are trying to divert your attention from real issues, but you have to stay focused," he said addressing 1,100 college students at Bhaidas Hall in Vile Parle today.

"Congress stands for a united India. There are two kinds of leaders in the country, one who divide and rule, and the other who collaborate and take everyone along towards the objective of a united India and move forward."

There are some people here who are trying to divide you on communal and linguistic basis, and Congress is against them, Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi arrived in the city earlier today amidst tight security following Shiv Sena's call for black flag demonstrations against him for his "Mumbai for all Indians" remark even as three Sena activists were detained after they tried to enter his itinerary venue.

Rahul cannot be cowed down by Sena threats: Chavan

Rahul Gandhi has shown that he will not be cowed down by Shiv Sena threats, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said, referring to the Congress leader's train journey today.

Chavan was speaking at a function organised by the Mumbai Youth Congress at the Ramabai Nagar colony in Ghatkopar.

"Mumbai belongs to all. Despite Sena's threat to Rahul, he travelled by train and showed that he is not afraid of threats," Chavan said at the meeting.

Rahul arrived in Ghatkopar, an eastern suburb, by train. He took a train from Andheri to Dadar after interacting with college students at Bhaidas Hall in Vile Parle, and changed to the central line at Dadar to proceed to Ghatkopar.

The meeting at Ramabai Nagar lasted for about 25 minutes.