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On Dalit Icon Ravidas’ Birth Anniversary Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Serve Langar

New Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra served Langar today at a temple in Varanasi on the occassion of the birth anniversary Ravidas Jayanti.

Both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka performed ‘langar seva’ during their visit to the birthplace of the revered poet and social reformer of the 15-16th century at Seer Govardhan. The Gandhi siblings arrived at the airport in Babatpur where they were received by local Congress leaders, including former MLA Ajay Rai, and went straight to the temple of Guru Ravidas in the city.

Sant Ravidas was regarded as a Dalit icon as he advocated for equality and dignity for all, irrespective of their caste. He also promoted gender parity and opposed the division of society based on gender or caste.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Guru Ravidas Vishram Dham Mandir in Delhi’s Karol Bagh. He also interacted with the devotees and participated in the ‘Shabad Kirtan’ in the temple. PM Modi said that his government has imbibed the spirit of Guru Ravidas in every step and scheme.

The day also saw Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh stealing time from a hectic poll campaign to visit Seer Goverdhanpur, birthplace of Guru Ravidas in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had postponed Punjab Assembly elections in view of Guru Ravidas birth anniversary. The polls, which were slated to be held on February 14, have been shifted to February 20.

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Case filed against Assam CM Sarma in Hyderabad for father-son barb on Rahul Gandhi

Aleesha Sam

ÚA case was registered in Hyderabad against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday over his recent statement on the relationship between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Police said the case was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by Telangana Congress president and Malkajgiri MP A Revanth Reddy.

Addressing a recent election rally for the BJP in Uttarakhand, Sarma slammed Rahul for raising questions on the 2016 surgical strikes and demanding proof for the same. He said unlike the Congress and its leaders repeatedly raising questions on the Army’s acts and asking for proof, the BJP does not ask if Rahul Gandhi is the son of Rajiv Gandhi.

“When India conducted the surgical strike in Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi demanded proof of the strike. Did we ever ask you to prove that you are Rajiv Gandhi’s son?” the BJP leader had said at the in Uttarakhand on February 10.

Several leaders from the Congress as well as other Opposition parties have criticised the Assam CM’s remark.

“This is not the language that represents the culture of Assam but it’s common for people linked with murder, syndicates and mafia,” Congress leader in Assam Gaurav Gogoi tweeted.

Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has even urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president JP Nadda to sack Sarma.

However, Sarma said he was only questioning the Congress for its disrespect towards the Army. “Rahul Gandhi can criticise the Indian Army, but we cannot say anything against the Gandhis. Why? This mindset needs to change,” he added.

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