Rahul to make his comeback in Cong's Kisan rally on Apr 19

March 30, 2015 21:20

Rahul Gandhi, who is on a long sabbatical, will be back in action to attend a Kisan rally here on April 19 against land ordinance brought out by the

Narendra Modi government.

The rally is significant as it is being held on the eve of the second phase of the Budget session of Parliament at a time when almost the entire opposition has joined ranks against the ordinance, which is being dubbed by them as "anti-farmer and pro-corporate".

Lakhs of farmers from all over the country are expected to attend the rally, being held at the historic Ramlila ground in the national capital, which Congress is planning to turn into a mega event seeking to exploit the strong sentiments in the countryside over the issue.

Party general secretary Digvijay Singh told reporters after a meeting of AICC General Secretary, PCC Chiefs and CLP leaders presided by party veteran A K Antony.

Singh said lakhs of farmers are expected to participate in the protest action with several states planning to bring large contingents, especially those bordering Delhi like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.

The party had earlier booked Ramlila ground for April 12 but postponed the event by a week.

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