Hours after Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury asserted that the windscreen of Rahul Gandhi’s car was shattered in a suspected stone-pelting incident near the Bihar-Bengal border, the party issued a clarification terming it ‘wrong news’.
In an official statement, the Congress explained, “A substantial crowd gathered to meet Rahul ji in Malda, West Bengal. Amidst the crowd, a woman suddenly approached Rahul ji’s car, leading to an abrupt application of brakes. The car’s glass broke due to the security circle’s rope. Rahul Gandhi, the people’s leader, continues to fight against injustice. The public supports him, ensuring his safety.”
Earlier, Chowdhury had claimed that unidentified individuals threw stones at Gandhi’s car, stating, “Maybe someone at the back pelted a stone amid the crowd…Police force is overlooking that. A lot can happen due to overlooking. This is a small incident but something could have happened too,” during an interview with news agency.
The reported attack occurred in Malda’s Harischandrapur area as the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra re-entered West Bengal from Bihar. Rahul Gandhi’s Yatra had reached Katihar on Tuesday, followed by a road show in Bihar district on Wednesday morning before heading to West Bengal through Malda.
Upon reaching a designated stop, Gandhi personally inspected the damaged car, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the incident. The conflicting narratives prompt a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the alleged stone-pelting event.
