Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in West Bengal on Sunday morning to participate in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which resumed after a two-day break.
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra started from Manipur on January 14, and will enter Bihar on January 29, where Rahul Gandhi will address public meetings.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that the Nyay Yatra first faced problems in BJP-ruled Assam and it is now facing problems in TMC-ruled West Bengal. The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered West Bengal on Thursday and took a two-day break.
This comes a day after Nitish Kumar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the central government’s decision to confer the Bharat Ratna upon former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur.
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is an ongoing movement being led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi which started on January 14, 2024, from Thoubal in Manipur and will end on March 20 in Mumbai spanning east-west of India.
The Assam Police has transferred a case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to the state CID.
Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam drew attention after BJP-led government accused Congress of breaching guidelines and breaking laws. The Assam Police filed FIRs against Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi. Following which, BJP leaders unleashed attacks on Gandhi.
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: In his letter to the home minister, Mallikarjun Kharge said there have been several instances where the Assam Police “has been found wanting in providing adequate security that Rahul Gandhi who is entitled to as a Z+ security” since the Yatra entered the state on January 18.
Hours after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asked the DGP to register a case against Rahul Gandhi for "provoking the crowd" to break barricades during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Jatra, the Congress leader on Tuesday claimed that "fear in their hearts" has led to such a direction.
Rahul Gandhi, who is leading the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam currently, was denied entry in the heart of Guwahati by the state government. He was also not allowed to enter the renowned Batadrava shrine in Assam.
The police, which had set up barricades at two places to prevent the Yatra from entering the city limits, had to use force to stop the Congress workers.
According to reports, more police forces have been deployed at the location. Congress claimed that over 5,000 Yatris are at the location currently.
Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh said that the only objective was to stop Rahul Gandhi from visiting the religious place.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was denied entry at the Batadrava shrine in Assam amid Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. He took a veiled dig at the Prime Minister and questioned the public if he had committed a crime in visiting the temple.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was stopped to enter a temple in Nagaon, Assam on January 22. Taking a veiled dig at PM Modi, he said that today only one person is allowed to enter in temple. He further said, “We want to visit the temple (Batadrava Than). Watch the video to know more!
Congress has alleged that since the yatra's entry in Assam, "the most corrupt CM in India has been carrying out relentless attacks on our convoys, properties and leaders using his goons."
Rahul Gandhi's video surfaced on social media hours after the Congress alleged an attack by BJP workers on Jairam Ramesh's car during Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam.
The Congress on Saturday also alleged that the vehicles of the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' cavalcade in Assam were attacked and banners were torn "by BJP goons" in North Lakhimpur.
Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', led by its leader Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday entered Assam through Haluwating in Sivasagar district from Nagaland.
FACT CHECK: The viral screenshot is declared fake after verification by India TV's Fact Check team. The Global Times did not post any such statement thanking Rahul Gandhi.
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