In a significant development, the Congress party has accused BJP workers of attacking the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra as it re-entered Assam. The alleged incidents took place in Assam’s Sonitpur district, where vehicles associated with the yatra, including one belonging to senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, were reportedly targeted.
According to Congress sources, the attackers tore off yatra stickers from Ramesh’s vehicle and attempted to replace them with a BJP flag. The incident follows earlier claims by the Congress party, accusing BJP members of orchestrating attacks during the yatra in North Lakhimpur.
The escalating tensions have prompted strong reactions from Congress leaders, with Rahul Gandhi dismissing BJP’s attempts to intimidate the party. He asserted that Congress is not afraid of Prime Minister Modi or Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge linked the attacks to the Assam CM’s allegiance to PM Modi, accusing him of targeting specific communities for political gain. The incidents underscore the intensifying political climate in Assam as the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra progresses through the state.
Further details on the alleged attacks and the response from BJP and local authorities are awaited as the situation unfolds.
Dhairya Saraswat