I fear Assam might return to path of violence due to BJP’s policies: Rahul Gandhi

Janjivan Bureau / Guwahati : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said Assam might return to the path of violence due to policies of the BJP governments at the Centre and the state.Gandhi, who was addressing a public rally here, said the spirit of Assam Accord which brought peace to the state should not be ruined.
“I fear Assam is returning to the path of violence because of the BJP’s policies,” he said, referring to the amended Citizenship Act.
He said the BJP and the RSS would not be allowed to attack the culture, language and identity of Assam and the northeast.
“Assam can never progress with hatred and violence. Everyone has to come together and tell the BJP leaders that they can’t attack the culture, language, identity and history of the state,” Gandhi added.
Priyanka appealed to the party workers to follow the path of great Congress leaders who made the supreme sacrifice for the country. She also urged them to oppose all those who attack the Constitution and its values.
She said, “We are the voice of the last man standing on the edge of society. Love, brotherhood and peace are the facets of truth. We take pledge to stick to our ideology of non-violence and kindness. We are the Congress.”
Priyanka will later meet key party leaders in the state to chalk out campaigns for 2020. She will also form an advisory council and strategy groups for this.
The Congress is celebrating its 135th Foundation Day all across the country on Saturday.