Government tried to save Union Minister’s son in Lakhimpur violence case: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra | Varanasi News – Times of India

Varanasi/Lucknow: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra On Sunday, the government accused the government of trying to save the son of a Union minister. Lakhimpur Kheri violence case He said no one is safe in the country except BJP leaders and their “billionaire friends”.
Vadra said this during one time.Kisan Nyay Rally“In Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency Varanasi, eight people, including four farmers, were killed in the violence.
Union Minister Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish has been arrested in the case.
The Congress leader also attacked the prime minister, saying he travels across the country and abroad, but does not have time to talk to farmers protesting against the Centre’s agricultural laws, just 10 minutes away from his residence.
He said that the PM had recently gone to Lucknow for an exhibition but could not reach Lakhimpur Kheri, just two hours away to wipe the tears of the farmers who gave freedom to the country.
Priyanka said that Mahatma Gandhi fought for the freedom of the country so that the poor and laborers could get justice.
But because of this government people have given up hope of justice.
The Congress leader alleged, “In this country the (Union) Minister of State for Home’s son crushed the farmers under his car but the government was trying to save them.” Nowhere in the world will the police invite a murder accused for questioning, he added.
Priyanka said that people should be forced to provide justice to those in power.
“Congress workers are not afraid of anyone, even if you put them in jail or kill them. We will keep fighting till the Union Minister of State (Ajay Mishra) resigns. Our party has fought for the country’s independence. And no one can silence us.” he said.
He also said that the families of the victims in the state, be it from Sonbhadra (where 13 tribals were killed), Hathras or even Lakhimpur Kheri, said that they do not want compensation but justice, which they have no hope of. Is.
“The time has come and I am not talking about elections, I am talking about the country. The country is not the fiefdom of the BJP office-bearers, their ministers or the prime minister. It is your country. If you are aware are not and will remain entangled in their politics, then neither you will be able to save yourself nor the country.
About farmers’ protest, he said, “Farmers are protesting against agriculture laws for the last 10 months and 600 of them have lost their lives. They are protesting because their farm, income and produce are Modiji’s billionaire friends. provisions of these (central) laws.”
“Modiji’s billionaire friends bought apples at Rs 88 per kg in Himachal Pradesh last year and this year it was bought at Rs 72 per kg. Everyone is forced to sell apples at lower prices. This situation will be created in the country when laws are passed. is implemented,” he claimed.
Priyanka alleged that the PM, who calls himself ‘Gangaputra’, has insulted crores of “Gangaputras” by conspiring to give their crops and income to his billionaire friends.
Priyanka said that when she talks to people, they say that there is no job and income.
He claimed that farmers, Dalits and women are feeling upset.
People can be of any caste and religion, they are not safe, alleged the Congress leader.
“The prime minister, his council of ministers, his party men and his billionaire friends are safe in this country. Get it right. The country is being destroyed,” the Congress leader said.
Before the rally, Priyanka visited Kashi Vishwanath and Kushmanda temples. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel also offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple.
The rally began with “Mantras”, Gurbani and recitation of Quranic verses.
After Priyanka reached the rally venue, Congress leaders present on the stage raised the religious slogan of “Har Har Mahadev”.
At the beginning of her speech, Priyanka recited a “Sanskrit shloka” and chanted “Jai Mata Di”.
Senior UP Congress leader Pradeep Mathur told PTI that the party general secretary was warmly received by Congress workers from different regions.
State Congress spokesperson Ashok Singh said with Sunday’s program that the party has launched itself aggressively for the upcoming 2022 UP assembly elections.
“Under the leadership of Priyanka ji, the Congress will comprehensively defeat the demon power that has spread itself in different parts of the state,” Singh said.

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