Political Turmoil in Assam: Rahul Gandhi Faces Police Case for “Violence” During Yatra

Political Turmoil in Assam: Rahul Gandhi Faces Police Case for "Violence" During Yatra

VoM News Desk | January 23, 2024 | 11:16 PM IST | Assam, Politics | Follow on Google News

Political Turmoil in Assam: Rahul Gandhi Faces Police Case for “Violence” During Yatra

Political Turmoil in Assam: Rahul Gandhi Faces Police Case for “Violence” During Yatra

The latest chapter in the political saga unfolds as Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra faces resistance upon reentering Assam from Meghalaya. Denied entry into Guwahati, the yatra takes a detour, triggering a clash between Congress workers and the police.

A police case is swiftly filed against Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders, accusing them of “wanton acts of violence” during the yatra. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directs the police to take action, escalating the political spat between the two leaders. The FIR also includes Congress leaders KC Venugopal and Kanhaiya Kumar.

Yatra Turns Tumultuous: Clash Erupts as Entry Denied into Guwahati

The standoff intensifies as the yatra faces resistance in Guwahati. Denied permission to traverse the city, Congress workers protest, breaking police barricades and raising slogans. The clash is captured on video, later used by the Assam government as evidence for filing a police case. Rahul Gandhi accuses the BJP of attempting to disrupt the yatra, emphasizing its growing impact.

Accusations and Disruptions: Rahul Gandhi Points Finger at BJP

Rahul Gandhi alleges that the BJP is actively trying to disrupt the yatra, recalling their past experiences. He claims interference in his interactions with students in Meghalaya, citing instructions from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Despite disruptions, Gandhi asserts that the Congress is gaining political ground, making the yatra a focal point in Assam’s political landscape. The bitter political duel between Gandhi and Sarma continues, setting the stage for a prolonged and intense political narrative.

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