Fierce Protests in Rae Bareli as Rahul Gandhi Arrives
Published on: September 10, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rae Bareli, India
A tense and dramatic scene unfolded on the highway in Kathwara as Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament for Rae Bareli, faced fierce resistance from the BJP during the start of his two-day visit to his constituency.
Sit-in Protest Blocks Convoy
Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dinesh Pratap Singh, accompanied by his supporters, staged a sit-in protest on the highway, chanting slogans like “Rahul Gandhi go back.” This forced Gandhi’s convoy to come to a halt roughly one kilometer short of its intended destination.
Protesters Demand Apology
The protest stemmed from allegations of abusive remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother during Congress’s “Vote Adhikar Yatra” in Bihar. Singh demanded a public apology from Rahul Gandhi.
Scuffle Ensues with Police
As police attempted to clear the obstruction, a brief scuffle broke out between BJP workers and law enforcement. Order was restored after authorities convinced the protesters to clear the way.
Gandhi’s Itinerary and Response
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Rahul Gandhi began his journey from Delhi around 8:30 AM, taking a flight to Lucknow and then proceeding by road toward Rae Bareli. Along the way, he briefly met with Samajwadi Party leaders at Harchandpur.
Despite the disruption, he arrived in the constituency and is slated to stay through September 11. His schedule includes a host of engagements:
Meetings with booth-level Congress workers
Inauguration of an Ashoka pillar at Gora Bazar
Sapling plantation at Veera Pasi Forest in Mulihamau village
A review meeting of development projects (DISHA)
Community outreach programs including with the Prajapati community
“Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhor” Rhetoric Intensifies
Before encountering the protest, Rahul Gandhi had reignited his campaign slogan “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhor” (Vote Thief, Resign), accusing the Election Commission of facilitating systemic vote theft. He urged his supporters to stay steadfast and escalate their scrutiny of the electoral process.
In overall,Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Rae Bareli was marked by a highly charged political confrontation, with BJP protests underscoring the heated tensions. Yet, Gandhi proceeded with his planned events, projecting resolve and continuing his outreach in the constituency despite the disruption.
