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BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi pushed woman officer during Delhi protest
The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of pushing a female police officer during an anti-Chief Election Commissioner demonstration in the capital. Gandhi's party has not yet responded to the allegation.
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The BJP levelled the charge against Gandhi on Tuesday, claiming the incident occurred as he participated in a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi. According to the party's statement, the Congress leader made physical contact with a woman constable during the demonstration.
The allegation has intensified ongoing tensions between the Congress and BJP over protest conduct and police interactions during political demonstrations. Gandhi has been a vocal critic of the Election Commission's functioning, leading several agitations in recent weeks.
The Congress party has not issued a formal response to the BJP's claims. The incident, if confirmed, would add to the political friction between the two parties amid a series of protests and counter-protests in the national capital.
Security personnel present at the protest site have not yet issued official statements regarding the alleged incident. The matter underscores the volatile nature of political demonstrations in Delhi and questions about appropriate conduct during public protests.