Rahul Gandhi's Entry Denied at Assam Shrine: Political Controversy Ensues
TL;DR
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma referenced the demon king Ravan when asked about Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, urging to talk about Lord Ram amidst the Ayodhya celebrations. Sarma's remark came as Gandhi was stopped en route to a sattra, leading to a spat between the two leaders. The Congress has claimed that its yatra convoy has been attacked by BJP workers, with incidents of alleged attacks on vehicles and media persons covering the yatra.
- 'Why talk about Ravan today?': Assam CM on question about Rahul Gandhi IndiaTimes
- Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Stopped From Entering Assam Shrine, Stages Protest in Nagaon #shorts The Quint
- Himanta Sarma's ‘Ravana’ jibe at Rahul Gandhi on day of Ram Mandir consecration Hindustan Times
- Telangana Congress takes out candle light rally for blocking Rahul Gandhi’s Yatra in Assam The Hindu
- Rahul Gandhi Denied Permission To Hold March In Assam's Morigaon District NDTV
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