Severe Congestion at Ghazipur Border as Commuters Voice Concerns
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New Delhi, Dec 4 (NationPress) Commuters encountered a significant traffic congestion at the Ghazipur border on Wednesday morning when police set up barriers to prevent Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, and other members of the party's delegation from entering Uttar Pradesh.
The blockade was initiated prior to the Congress delegation's visit to Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh to meet the families of the victims involved in the violence that resulted in the deaths of five youths.
Long lines of vehicles were visible at the border, leading to commuter frustration. Security measures have been heightened at the Delhi-Ghazipur border, further exacerbating the delays.
Many commuters expressed their discontent to IANS.
Om Prakash, who was returning from the airport, stated: "There is an extremely long jam. I’ve been stuck here for over an hour and don’t know how long it will take to reach home. Why block the road due to Rahul Gandhi’s visit?"
Shikha Arora, a student, shared her frustration with IANS: "I left early to get home, but now it’s getting very late. What’s the point of blocking roads for his visit to Sambhal?"
Another commuter, Kailash, noted: "It’s been 25 minutes since I’ve been stuck. People experience a lot of inconvenience due to political activities."
Aruna, who was traveling to Uttarakhand for a wedding, mentioned: "We’ve been stuck for half an hour. It’s very troublesome, and the jam hasn’t cleared yet."
LoP Rahul Gandhi, along with Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, was en route to Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, but they were halted at the Ghazipur border on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway.
The Congress MPs, accompanied by numerous party leaders and supporters, were stopped by police at the border, citing concerns over the law-and-order situation in Sambhal.
As the Congress convoy was impeded at the Ghazipur border, the Congress MPs requested the police to permit a small delegation of the party to visit the troubled town.
Sambhal has been under increased police surveillance following the violence on November 24. Prohibitory orders have been enacted, and ‘outsiders’ have been barred from entering the town until December 10 to prevent any potential escalation of violence.
