Rahul Gandhi likely to visit UP from January 19
On January 6 last, the special court had instructed Rahul Gandhi to appear in person to despose before the court on the day.
On January 6 last, the special court had instructed Rahul Gandhi to appear in person to despose before the court on the day.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday met the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Scheduled Caste man who was lynched earlier this month in Raebareli over allegations of theft.
Late on Sunday night, Rahul Gandhi personally reached out to Hariom’s family, while speaking over the phone with his father Gangadin Valmiki and younger brother Shivam. He expressed solidarity, assured the family of full support.
A single bench of Justice Samir Jain delivered the verdict. The High Court had reserved its decision on September 3 after all parties concluded their arguments.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi arrived in Lucknow on Wednesday for a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, marking his first tour to Rae Bareli in four months.
The historic victory of Congress on both the Rae Bareli and Amethi Lok Sabha seats has once again increased the attachment of the Gandhi family towards the people of these two constituencies.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi tried to strike an emotional chord with the voters of Rae Bareli by announcing to hand over her son Rahul Gandhi to them while addressing a joint rally of India Alliance.
Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) founder Pappu Yadav, who contested the elections as an independent from Purnea in Bihar, is now campaigning intensively for the Congress in Amethi and Rae Bareli.
Rahul, however, tried to avoid the question and said that he could not hear anything. But his sister Priyanka Gandhi, who was standing by his side, explained to him what the youth was asking.
" The main reason that I am contesting from Rae Bareli is due to my 2 mothers. Sonia Gandhi gave me birth and Indira Gandhi protected me and taught me. Rae Bareli is the Karambhoomi of both my mothers," Rahul Gandhi said while addressing a rally in Maharajganj area of the constituency.