Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, encountered an injured autorickshaw driver outside his residence while heading to Bhopal. Gandhi halted his convoy, stepped out of his car, and ensured the driver received necessary medical assistance. Additionally, he directed his companions to provide support to the injured individual.
The injured driver, speaking to the media, recounted Gandhi’s concern, stating that Gandhi inquired about his injury and advised him to seek medical treatment promptly. Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are gearing up to lead a protest in Bhopal against the interim India-US trade framework, which they claim adversely impacts Indian farmers by allowing cheaper US imports.
Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari announced the protest, highlighting the leaders’ intent to advocate for farmers’ rights against perceived injustices in the trade deal. Patwari criticized the government for allegedly succumbing to US pressure, resulting in reduced prices for essential crops like soybean, cotton, and maize. He emphasized the detrimental effects on farmers and their families in Madhya Pradesh due to the trade agreement.
The upcoming event on February 24 is expected to be a significant demonstration of the party’s support for farmers nationwide. The protest, structured as a farmers’ convention in Bhopal, aims to launch a targeted campaign in states vulnerable to the trade deal’s repercussions, including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Bihar. Details of the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ at Atal Path in Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal, were shared by Madhya Pradesh Congress media incharge Mukesh Nayak, who anticipates participation from over one lakh farmers across the state.
