Wayanad: A clash broke out on Sunday between Congress workers and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel during Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s roadshow in Kerala’s Wayanad. The video of the incident is shared by news agency ANI. Notably, Priyanka Gandhi is the United Democratic Front’s (UDF’s) candidate for the Wayanad bye-election.
The incident took place at Vaduvanchal in Wayanad. The clash broke out during the fag end of the rally when some workers who were gathered around her vehicle refused to move from the road, reported ANI.
In the video, the CRPF personnel were seen trying to clear the way for Priyanka Gandhi's vehicle. The clash erupted after some congress workers reportedly refused to follow the instructions.
Video Of The Incident:
#WATCH | Wayanad, Kerala: A clash broke out between Congress worker and CRPF during the road show of Congress candidate for Wayanad Lok Sabha seat bye-elections Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s roadshow at Vaduvanchal, Muppainad Kalpetta pic.twitter.com/9EOubAxiu8
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Earlier in the day, Priyanka Gandhi met people from the Christian community. She assured that she would fight for their demands like she does for everyone else.
"People have given me a lot of love and affection. I'm very grateful for it. I've been very happy campaigning here. I have been meeting many people from the Christian community. I will fight for their demands just as I am fighting for everybody else. I will discuss with them, understand properly and I will also support them," said Priyanka Gandhi.
Wayanad, a Congress stronghold, will see a contest between Priyanka Gandhi of Congress, Navya Haridas of the BJP, and Sathyan Mokeri of the Left alliance in the upcoming by-polls.
The election was necessitated after Rahul Gandhi vacated the seat as h chose to retain Rae Bareli following his victory in both constituencies in the Lok Sabha elections earlier this year. The bye-election for the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency is scheduled for November 13. Votes will be counted on November 23.
(With inputs from ANI)