Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by Priyanka Gandhi, was prevented by Uttar Pradesh police from visiting violence-hit Sambhal. The BJP accused Gandhi of inciting communal tensions and vying for Muslim votes,

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has announced his plan to visit the violence-hit areas of Sambhal amidst ongoing political controversies surrounding the issue. Party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi is also likely to accompany him.

Gandhi is expected to leave Delhi at 10 am for Sambhal and visit the families of those killed in the November 24 violence. After meeting the families, Gandhi will return to Delhi by road, according to his itinerary.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are set to visit Sambhal on Wednesday, following violent clashes that erupted after a contentious survey of a local mosque. The Uttar

In response to the restrictions, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai has urged the authorities to allow a smaller group, including Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and the state in-charge, Avinash Pande, to enter the district. Rai emphasized the importance of the delegation's visit to express solidarity with the families affected by the violence.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who attempted to visit the violence-hit Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh, returned from the Ghazipur border between Delhi and UP after being stopped by the police,

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi were stopped by Uttar Pradesh police from visiting violence-hit Sambhal, citing prohibitory orders, leading to a political war of words and accusations from both BJP and Congress.

Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak accused Congress leaders of politicising the violence in Sambhal and urged politicians to refrain from disrupting the law and order of the state.