Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Assam CM Orders DGP To Register FIR Against Rahul Gandhi For 'Provoking' Crowd

FIR Against Rahul Gandhi: The order comes after clashes were reported between Congress workers and Assam Police after the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra was stopped from entering Guwahati.

Guwahati: In a bold move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday directed the state's Director General of Police (DGP) to register an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly inciting the crowd during his ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which marked its 10th day today. In a post on X, Sarma said, ''These are not part of Assamese culture. We are a peaceful state. Such “naxalite tactics” are completely alien to our culture. I have instructed @DGPAssamPolice to register a case against your leader @RahulGandhi  for provoking the crowd & use the footage you have posted on your handles as evidence. Your unruly behaviour and violation of agreed guidelines have resulted in a massive traffic jam in Guwahati now.''

These are not part of Assamese culture. We are a peaceful state. Such “naxalite tactics” are completely alien to our culture.
I have instructed @DGPAssamPolice to register a case against your leader @RahulGandhi for provoking the crowd & use the footage you have posted on your… https://t.co/G84Qhjpd8h — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 23, 2024

Clashes Erupt As Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Faces Obstruction

The order follows clashes between Congress workers and Assam police when the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra was prevented from entering Guwahati. As the Yatra resumed from Assam, heightened security measures were enforced at Khanapara Area, the Yatra's entry point into Guwahati.

Heavy Security And Tensions At Khanapara Area

The Khanapara Area witnessed barricading and a substantial police presence ahead of Rahul Gandhi's scheduled arrival. The official handle of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra on X announced that Rahul Gandhi would address Congress members in Assam, followed by a press conference at 1:20 pm. The Yatra is expected to continue its journey, making a halt at Bishnupur in Assam.

Congress Defends Rahul Gandhi Amidst Allegations

Bhupen Kumar Borah, Assam Congress President, defended Rahul Gandhi, stating, "Rahul ji's name is not in any corruption case." He shifted the narrative to highlight the safety concerns for women in Assam, remarking, "Wherever Ravana is, women will be unsafe."

Sarcastic Exchanges: Ravana vs Ram

In response to Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Nagaon, attacking him, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma deflected, saying, "Why talk about Ravan today? At least talk about Ram today. We have the opportunity to talk about Ram after 500 years. We should only talk about him and not about Ravan."

Rahul's Veiled Dig At PM

The verbal sparring between Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Rahul Gandhi continued, with Rahul taking a veiled dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after being denied entry to the Batadrava Than shrine. Sarma responded with a blistering attack, stating that Rahul was now fearing not just him but even his child.

No Fear Of BJP Or RSS: Rahul

In a counter-attack, Rahul Gandhi asserted that his party is not scared of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. He dismissed the notion that the Congress is afraid of the BJP and RSS, asserting that such thoughts are mere daydreams.