Assam Gandhi

1. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma instructs DGP to file a criminal case against Rahul Gandhi.
2. Clash erupts between Congress supporters and police in Guwahati after the police stop a yatra.
3. Gandhi was accused of provoking the crowd and violating guidelines, resulting in a massive traffic jam.

Guwahati, Jan 23: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed the Assam Director General of Police (DGP), GP Singh, to file a criminal case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. This directive follows a clash between Congress supporters and the police in Guwahati on January 23.

The clash occurred after Assam Police, acting on Sarma’s instructions, prevented a yatra from entering the city, leading to protests from Congress workers.

CM Sarma accused Rahul Gandhi of allegedly inciting the crowd and violating guidelines, resulting in a major traffic jam in Guwahati. Visuals from the incident depict Congress supporters clashing with police personnel while Gandhi observed from a distance.

In response to the clash, Assam CM posted on X, “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.”

Due to potential traffic disruptions and concerns about law and order, the yatra was rerouted, leading to a substantial police presence at the Khanapara crossing, the city’s entry point.

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Assam Pradesh Congress Committee leaders claimed they were compelled to alter their route after being denied entry to Guwahati.

Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to hold a press conference at Hajo at 1:20 pm to discuss the incident and the progress of the yatra. The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, moving through the Northeast, has faced several obstacles in BJP-ruled Assam, including Gandhi being denied entry to the shrine at Sankardeva’s birthplace in Nagaon district.