Congress Workers Clash with Police in Guwahati During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Guwahati, Assam- 23 January, 24: In a startling turn of events today, Congress workers clashed with police forces in Guwahati while attempting to disrupt Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The situation escalated as barricades were broken, leading to injuries among law enforcement officers.

Despite attempts to thwart the procession, Rahul Gandhi remains resolute in his mission to connect with the people through the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The clash unfolded when Congress workers confronted police and broke through barricades, sparking a series of unruly confrontations.

Amidst the chaos, it was revealed that the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Assam Congress President Bhupen Kumar Borah, attempted to deviate from the assigned highway route and enter the city. This unexpected maneuver added fuel to the already intense clash, resulting in heightened tensions on the ground.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed strong disapproval of the incident, condemning what he called "naxalite tactics" not in line with Assamese culture. Sarma instructed the Assam Police to register a case against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly provoking the crowd, causing chaos, and violating agreed-upon guidelines.

DGP Assam Police, G P Singh, affirmed that legal actions are being taken against the unruly behavior witnessed during the clash. The police are addressing violations of the ASL decision, including attempts to forcibly change the route, resulting in a massive traffic jam in Guwahati.

In the aftermath of the chaos, an FIR has been registered against key political figures, including Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, and Kanhaiya Kumar, under various sections of the IPC and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property (PDPP) Act. The legal action aims to hold individuals accountable for acts of violence, damage to public property, and assault on police personnel during today's tumultuous events.