Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: In a series of distressing events, BJP supporters are accused of attacking the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi in Assam. The incidents involved the alleged assault on the yatra, including the social media team, Jairam Ramesh, and media persons, in three separate occurrences. Vehicles were vandalized, and a cameraperson was reported injured.Incident at JamugurighatBJP workers reportedly attacked the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and Jairam Rameshs car at Jamugurighat in Sonitpur district. The Congress claimed that before Rahul Gandhis arrival, BJP supporters, marching on the same route, vandalized yatra vehicles and assaulted the cameraperson.Jairam Rameshs AccountJairam Ramesh shared his account of the attack, stating that unruly BJP workers attacked his car at Jumugurighat. He claimed that Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra stickers on the windshield were torn, and water was thrown. Despite the hostility, the yatra maintained composure and continued. Ramesh accused Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of orchestrating the attacks.My vehicle was attacked a few minutes ago at Jumugurihat, Sunitpur by an unruly BJP crowd who also tore off the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra stickers from the windshield. They threw water and shouted anti-BJNY slogans. But we kept our composure, waved to the hooligans and sped away.… pic.twitter.com/IabpNa598P— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) January 21, 2024Supriya Shrinates ResponseSupriya Shrinate, chairperson of Congress social media team, condemned the attacks on Twitter. She accused Himanta Biswa Sarmas associates of assaulting the Congress social media team, and attacking Jairam Rameshs car. Shrinate emphasized that such acts would not deter Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.आज जब हमारा क़ाफ़िला असम में रैली स्थल की और जा रहा था तब जुमगुरीहाट में हिमंता बिस्वा सरमा के गुंडों ने कांग्रेस की सोशल मीडिया टीम के कैमरामैन और अन्य सदस्यों पर हमला किया, जिनमें 2 महिलायें भी थींइन गुंडों ने महासचिव जयराम रमेश जी की भी गाड़ी से भारत जोड़ो न्याय यात्रा का…— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) January 21, 2024Himanta Biswa Sarmas ResponseAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma responded on Twitter, directing the police to register the case and investigate the allegations. The alleged attacks occurred on the fourth day of Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra, passing through Biswant district to Nagaon via Sonitpur.Pl register a case and enquire into the allegations @gpsinghips @DGPAssamPolice https://t.co/vAl1qpRUiY— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 21, 2024Congresss VersionMahima Singh, AICC communications coordinator, reported an intimidating situation created by BJP supporters during a media coverage attempt. She alleged that stickers from Jairam Rameshs car were torn, and an attempt was made to affix a BJP flag. Singh claimed that the police were informed, and additional police presence was reported at the site.The incidents mark a disturbing turn in the political landscape, with accusations and counter-accusations between Congress and BJP in Assam. The attacks on the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra highlight the escalating tensions during the ongoing political events.
