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Sambhal Violence Live Updates: Rahul and Priyanka head back to Delhi after being stopped by police on Ghazipur border

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 04, 2024, 22:36:09 IST

Sambhal Violence Live Updates: Rahul and Priyanka head back to Delhi after being stopped by police on Ghazipur border

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been a hotspot of violence since a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque on November 19 led to protests and clashes, leaving four dead and many injured. Congress leaders, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, plan to meet the victims' families despite restrictions. The BJP government has faced criticism for its actions, with opposition parties demanding independent judicial probes. Amid escalating political and communal tensions, the administration has extended curbs to maintain order. Stay with TOI for latest updates

10:47 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Security remains tightened around the Shahi Jama Masjid

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10:46 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Rahul Gandhi's visit is very important, says Congress MP Tanuj Punia

"Rahul Gandhi is not an ordinary leader, he is LoP. He should be allowed to visit (Sambhal) and review the situation because of his role in the legislature. His visit is very important," says Congress MP Tanuj Punia on Rahul Gandhi's scheduled visit to violence-hit Sambhal.

10:43 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Full responsibility of this incident lies with UP govt, says SP MP Awadhesh Prasad

SP MP Awadhesh Prasad says, " Sambhal incident is very painful and whether you see it as UP govt's failure or conspiracy...full responsibility of this incident lies with UP govt...Sambhal was known for its brotherhood and BJP tried to spoil his atmosphere...Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi should definitely go (to Sambhal)...Our SP leaders were stopped from going there..."

10:36 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Congress MP Danish Ali, says 'Abhi loktantra zinda hai'

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10:33 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other party leaders on their way to Sambhal

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10:17 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Security forces deployed in Hapur ahead of Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi's likely Sambhal visit

Security forces have been stationed at Chhajarsi Toll Plaza near Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, as Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra prepare for a visit to violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday.

Indirapuram Assistant Commissioner of Police, Swatantra Kumar Singh, emphasized the need for maintaining robust security and confirmed no orders have been given to stop the Gandhis from entering. Congress leader Ajay Kumar Lallu stated that Rahul Gandhi is committed to visiting Sambhal, meeting the victims' families, and raising their concerns in Parliament.

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09:54 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: UP govt's objections are baseless, it is against the spirit of the Constitution, says Congress leader Ajay Upadhyay

Congress leader Ajay Upadhyay sais, "The way district administration is behaving, the UP government is raising objections are baseless, it is against the spirit of the Constitution. In the country, if the LoP is trying to visit to share the pain of victims as an ambassador of peace, when polarisation with respect to religion, caste, region is being attempted, the LoP is committed for country's unity in diversity, everyone's right to live, adherence to the course of law."

"The LoP wants to go to Sambhal to meet people of society who were victim of firing. The way wrong action was taken by the administration, attempts were made to hastily incite violence in a coordinated way by a specific section of the society, the LoP as an ambassador of peace wants to go there and listen to people, give message of peace. The administration should let him meet people, he has the right to go there, the Centre should also ensure it," said Upadhyay.

09:48 (IST) Dec 04

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra leaves from her residence

09:48 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reaches 10, Janpath

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09:44 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Police barricades at Brijghat ahead of Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi's visit

Police set up barricades at Brijghat in Amroha as Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are likely to visit violence-hit Sambhal later today.

09:15 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live Updates: Massive traffic snarl at the Ghazipur border on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway

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09:08 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live Updates: Unclear cause of traffic jam, says commuter

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08:45 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Slow traffic movement seen at Ghazipur Border on Delhi-Meerut Expressway

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08:39 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Restrictions extended in Sambhal until December 31

The administration has extended restrictions in Sambhal until December 31 to maintain law and order in the region. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Ajay Rai, have vowed to visit Sambhal as soon as the prohibitory orders are lifted.

They emphasized their commitment to standing with the families of the deceased and seeking justice for the victims.

Meanwhile, the BJP’s claims of restoring peace remain contested as opposition parties continue to spotlight alleged government failures and the broader implications of the violence in Uttar Pradesh.

08:38 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: BJP accuses opposition of 'political tourism'

The BJP has accused opposition parties of engaging in “political tourism” to exploit the violence for electoral gains. Deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak stated that leaders from Congress and SP are trying to disturb the peace in Sambhal.

Meanwhile, Maulana Tauqeer Raza, president of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IEMC), criticized the government for stoking communal tensions and suggested that excavation of disputed religious sites should be abandoned in favor of focusing on national development. He emphasized that such conflicts harm the unity and integrity of the country.

08:36 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Opposition criticizes BJP govt

Opposition parties, including the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP), have criticized the BJP-led state government for its response to the violence.

Congress leaders accused the administration of suppressing dissent, highlighting how a fact-finding team, including state unit chief Ajay Rai, was prevented from leaving Lucknow due to barricades and heavy police deployment.

SP MLA Iqbal Mahmood has also demanded an independent investigation into the incident, rejecting the judicial commission inquiry set up by the government. He alleged that such probes work under government influence, calling instead for an inquiry led by a sitting high court judge.

08:35 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live: Religious site dispute sparks violence

Sambhal has been on edge since November 19, when a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque was conducted following claims that a Harihar temple once stood on the site.

Protests erupted during a subsequent survey on November 24, leading to violent clashes near the Shahi Jama Masjid between security forces and demonstrators.

Four people lost their lives, and many others were injured. The unrest has placed the region under heavy scrutiny, with questions being raised about the handling of the situation and the role of religious and political sentiments in escalating tensions.

08:34 (IST) Dec 04

Sambhal Violence Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi's along with other Congress MPs Plans to visit Sambhal

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with other party MPs from Uttar Pradesh, plans to visit Sambhal on Wednesday following the recent violent clashes in the region.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the newly elected MP from Wayanad, is also expected to join the delegation, along with party general secretary Avinash Pande. Congress leaders aim to meet the families of those affected by the violence.

However, prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) have been extended, restricting outsiders from entering the district. Authorities have warned that any attempt to visit Sambhal will lead to legal action.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that he was ready to relinquish his convoy and go to violence-hit Sambhal alone with the police but the authorities had asked him to return after some days, adding that this is against the rights of the LoP and against the Constitution.

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said an independent probe is on in the matter and the opposition should support the government in maintaining peace in Sambhal.

Massive traffic jam on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway at the Ghazipur border as the police stopped Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi from proceeding to UP's Sambhal.

Security forces have been deployed at Chhajarsi Toll Plaza near Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, ahead of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s visit to violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday.

Indirapuram ACP Swatantra Kumar Singh confirmed that they have been instructed to ensure strong security but have not yet received orders to stop the Gandhi family.

Congress leader Ajay Kumar Lallu assured that Rahul Gandhi would meet the victims' families in Sambhal and raise their issues in Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi, along with Congress MPs and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, plans to visit violence-hit Sambhal, but authorities have extended prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, barring outsiders.

Sambhal has witnessed unrest following a disputed survey of a religious site. Political tensions rise as Congress, Samajwadi Party, and other leaders criticize the BJP government's handling of the situation, while the BJP accuses the opposition of political opportunism.

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