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Hathras rape case: Smriti Irani’s car stopped by Congress at Varanasi; 'go back' slogans raised

Union Minister Smriti Irani faced protest by Congress at Varanasi after her comments against Rahul Gandhi

Union minister Smriti Irani who criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi's visit to Hathras, was stopped at Varanasi and the protesters raised slogans against her.
 
The protesters also flashed bangles, attempting to humiliate UP CM Yogi Adityanath. As Irani asked them to give way, protesters raised slogans saying 'Smriti Irani Go Back' and 'We Want Justice'.
 
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were taken into preventive custody while they were on the way to Hathras and a case was registered by UP Police.