In a dramatic turn of events, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed the police to file a case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly provoking the crowd during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi, faced disruptions as it attempted to enter Guwahati on Tuesday, leading to protests by Congress workers who broke barricades and raised slogans.

The police, having set up barricades at two locations to prevent the Yatra from entering the city, resorted to using force to control the situation. The Yatra, having entered Meghalaya on Monday, returned to Assam for its final leg, navigating through the outskirts of Guwahati.

Addressing the situation, Chief Minister Sarma condemned the disruption and accused Rahul Gandhi of employing “naxalite tactics,” which he deemed alien to Assamese culture. Sarma, in a statement, declared, “I have instructed DGP Assam Police to register a case against your leader Rahul Gandhi for provoking the crowd and use the footage you have posted on your handles as evidence.”

The tensions escalated when Indian Youth Congress National president Srinivas BV shared a video highlighting the police action against the crowd. He alleged a conspiracy to hinder Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, pledging not to let it happen. The Congress leader responded, saying, “Use as many sticks as you want… this war will continue now.”

Rahul Gandhi later addressed party supporters on the outskirts of Guwahati, asserting, “We have broken barricades, but will not break the law.” He acknowledged the police’s efforts and clarified that their fight was against the allegedly corrupt Chief Minister, not the police force.

As the political tensions continue to rise, both sides are holding their ground, with Rahul Gandhi expressing confidence in defeating the BJP in Assam and forming a Congress government in the near future. The case filed against Rahul Gandhi adds another layer to the ongoing political saga, leaving the state’s political landscape in a state of heightened anticipation.