In response to the restrictions, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai has urged the authorities to allow a smaller group, including Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and the state in-charge, Avinash Pande, to enter the district. Rai emphasized the importance of the delegation's visit to express solidarity with the families affected by the violence.

Congress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said that as the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi has the right to meet the victims of the violence-hit Sambhal and he cannot be stopped by police at the Ghazipur border from proceeding ahead.

Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by Priyanka Gandhi, was prevented by Uttar Pradesh police from visiting violence-hit Sambhal. The BJP accused Gandhi of inciting communal tensions and vying for Muslim votes,

Despite a directive barring outsiders from entering violence-hit Sambhal, Rahul Gandhi plans to visit. The district’s administration warns that his presence could escalate tensions following deadly clashes over a mosque survey.

Gandhi is expected to leave Delhi at 10 am for Sambhal and visit the families of those killed in the November 24 violence. After meeting the families, Gandhi will return to Delhi by road, according to his itinerary.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are set to visit Sambhal on Wednesday, following violent clashes that erupted after a contentious survey of a local mosque. The Uttar

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wants to harvest votes in Sambhal.

Rahul Gandhi expressed his frustration, saying that he was ready to proceed alone to Sambhal under police escort but was still not allowed entry. “As the leader of the opposition, it is my constitutional right.

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were stopped at the Ghazipur border while trying to visit violence-affected Sambhal. Commuters expressed frustration over traffic disruptions, and tensions rose as clashes occurred between Congress supporters and locals.