Congress leaders condemned the restrictions imposed by Uttar Pradesh authorities that blocked their delegation at Ghazipur border, calling it an abuse of power. It was a legitimate right, they argued

Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha opposition leader, was prevented by police from visiting violence-stricken Sambhal. The acting Lok Sabha speaker questione

Sambhal authorities have requested neighbouring districts stop Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders at borders and closely monitor their journey to Sambhal.

A massive traffic jam was witnessed at the Ghazipur border on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway on Wednesday morning as Congress workers gathered there defying heavy barricading ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit to Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh.

Priyanka Gandhi slams Uttar Pradesh govt for stopping their visit. Prohinitory orders imposed in Sambhal till Dec 10

With prohibitory orders, including a ban on the entry of outsiders, in place in Sambhal, the police and administration are geared up to stop the Rahul-led Congress delegation before reaching the district.

Uttar Pradesh police increased security in several districts as Rahul Gandhi and Congress MPs plan to visit Sambhal. Prohibitory orders are extended till December 31. The district administration denied their visit after November 24 clashes led to deaths and injuries,

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Congress leaders arrive at the Ghazipur border on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. Their convoy has been stopped at Ghazipur boarder by the police.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra leave for Sambhal from their residence, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI With prohibitory orders in place in Sambhal,

Rahul Gandhi was stopped at the UP gate as he headed towards violence-hit Sambhal. Orders under Section 163 of BNSS have been extended till December 31. Tension had been brewing in Sambhal since a mosque survey led to clashes and casualties.