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 Congress on Monday appointed former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel as party’s senior observers for Uttar Prdaesh’s Amethi and Rae Bareli, respectively.
Priyanka is scheduled to reach Rae Bareli this evening and hold a workers meeting of Raebareli and Amethi.
There is a prevailing belief within the Congress party that if Rahul wins both seats, he is likely to vacate the Wayanad seat.
After filing his nomination from the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency, Rahul Gandhi said, “In the ongoing war of justice against injustice, I seek the love and blessings of my loved ones.”
Taking forward the legacy of his grandmother Indira Gandhi and mother Sonia Gandhi, Rahul will face BJP candidate Dinesh Pratap Singh from Rae Bareli on May 20 in the fifth phase of the general election.
