Rahul Gandhi Security: Delhi Police has beefed up security outside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s residence. A contingent of paramilitary forces and several teams of Delhi Police personnel have been deployed outside the residence of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. Sources confirmed that the action was taken after receiving intelligence inputs about possible disturbances on Tuesday. According to police sources, the move has been taken after receiving intelligence inputs about disturbances by right-wing groups.
Why is it considered a threat?
Police fear that right-wing activists may gather and protest outside Rahul’s residence with placards or hoardings. News agency PTI quoted sources as saying that Delhi Police has been asked to increase 24-hour surveillance around his residence. Rahul Gandhi enjoys Z-plus security with L (advanced security contact) category under CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel.
Controversy over Rahul’s ‘Hindu’ statement
In his first speech as the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi created controversy by taking a dig at the BJP. He said that those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in violence and hatred 24 hours a day. After Rahul Gandhi’s speech, Narendra Modi stood up from his seat and said, ‘This is a very serious issue. Calling the entire Hindu society violent is a serious issue. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also demanded an apology from Rahul for this statement.
Opposition to Rahul’s statement
On that day, there was a clash between Congress and BJP workers at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, the Gujarat Congress headquarters in Ahmedabad, in protest against Rahul Gandhi’s statement. On Wednesday, Delhi BJP leaders and workers protested in Delhi over Rahul’s remarks and demanded an apology from him. The protesters gathered near Jaisalmer House and tried to march towards the Congress headquarters on Akbar Road, raising slogans against Rahul and the Congress.