Rahul Gandhi Denied Entry to Assam Temple During Bharat Jodo Yatra, Protests Restrictions
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Rahul Gandhi was stopped by authorities from visiting Sri Sri Sankar Dev Satra temple in Assam on January 22nd during his Bharat Jodo Yatra.
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Gandhi questioned why he alone was not allowed to visit the temple when others could, citing a "law and order situation".
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Congress leaders sat in protest after Gandhi was denied permission to visit the temple until 3pm after a ceremony in Ayodhya.
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Gandhi said he wanted to pay respects to Sankardeva, who he sees as a guru spreading unity not hatred.
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Tight security like police blockade was set up around the temple, with no Congress leaders beyond local MP and MLA allowed near.