New Delhi: The Ghazipur border on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway witnessed a massive traffic jam on Wednesday as Congress workers rallied in support of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The leader was on his way to Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a region grappling with communal tensions after a controversial mosque survey sparked violence. Despite prohibitory orders, Gandhi insisted on meeting the victims’ families.
Addressing the media, Gandhi said, “As the leader of the opposition, it is my constitutional right. I should have been allowed.” He was accompanied by Congress’ Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who stated, “Rahul ji is on a constitutional post and has the constitutional right. He should be allowed to meet the victims’ families.”
The Uttar Pradesh Police justified the heavy barricading, citing security concerns, and extended Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in Sambhal until December 31. However, Congress workers defied restrictions, chanting slogans and waving party flags, exacerbating traffic woes for commuters.
The unrest in Sambhal, triggered by claims of an ancient temple at a Mughal-era mosque site, has brought the region under intense scrutiny. Gandhi’s visit aims to highlight what the party describes as the BJP’s divisive policies.
Source: Web Team, C6N
