During Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav's 'Voter Rights Yatra' in Nawada, Bihar, supporters of the Grand Alliance allegedly pulled down and stomped on posters of Prime Minister Modi. The incident escalated political tensions, prompting a mild lathi charge by the police. A confrontation arose between supporters of the BJP and Congress.
Nawada: A clash occurred between Grand Alliance supporters and BJP workers on August 19 during Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav's 'Voter Rights Yatra' in Bihar. In the video, some Grand Alliance supporters were seen pulling down and stomping on posters of Prime Minister Modi, attempting to tear them. The incident took place at Vishwa Shanti Chowk in Hisua, where police carried out a mild lathi charge to control the situation and detained former BJP MLA Anil Singh. The dispute has heated up the political atmosphere in Nawada.
Poster Controversy During Voter Rights Yatra
A controversial incident occurred in Nawada, Bihar, during the Voter Rights Yatra of former Congress President and Lok Sabha leader Rahul Gandhi, and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav. In the viral video, some Grand Alliance supporters are seen pulling down and stomping on posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During the incident, some people were also heard talking about tearing and burning the posters. At the time of the incident, supporters from both sides came face-to-face at Vishwa Shanti Chowk in Hisua.
Tension Among Locals Due to the Yatra
The political atmosphere in Nawada became tense due to Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav's yatra. After the video went viral, local police used a mild lathi charge to control the situation. Former BJP MLA Anil Singh was taken into custody in this action.
Local residents and supporters engaged in heated arguments regarding the posters on both sides. The standoff between BJP and Congress workers has also raised questions about security and law and order in the area.
BJP Expressed Displeasure
District President Anil Mehta and other BJP leaders bly condemned the incident. They stated that Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav's yatra has disrupted the political atmosphere in Nawada. They described the desecration of the posters as an insult to democracy and constitutional values.
BJP leaders also stated that such incidents demonstrate the hooliganism of the Grand Alliance and create a situation of confusion and fear among the local public.
Congress's Purpose of the Yatra and the Party's Stance
Congress has clarified that this yatra has been carried out with the message of protecting democracy and the constitution. Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav say that the aim of the Voter Rights Yatra is to make voters aware and ensure their full political participation.
Congress leaders rejected the allegations of the BJP, stating that they had no intention of being involved in any kind of violence regarding the poster controversy.
