Mother, Sister Of Slain Journalist Gauri Lankesh Join Rahul Gandhi In Bharat Jodo Yatra

Gauri Lankesh, popular for her views against right-wing Hindu extremism, was assassinated outside her home on September 5, 2017 in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. 

Gauri Lankesh was assassinated outside her home on September 5, 2017 in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. 

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New Delhi: Slain journalist-turned-activist Gauri Lankesh’s mother Indira and sister Kavita on Friday joined Rahul Gandhi for Bharat Jodo Yatra. Lankesh, popular for her views against right-wing Hindu extremism, was assassinated outside her home on September 5, 2017 in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, triggering outrage and protests against Hindutva forces all over India. 

#WATCH | Indira Lankesh and Kavitha Lankesh - mother and sister of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh who was murdered in 2017 - walk with Rahul Gandhi, as they participate in Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Visuals from Bellur Cross in Mandya district of Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/nNHh1sCJQB

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2022

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to share a photo with Lankesh’s family on social media. "I stand for Gauri Lankesh and countless others like her, who represent the true spirit of India. Bharat Jodo Yatra is their voice. It can never be silenced," Rahul Gandhi, who is leading the Bharat Jodo Yatra, captioned the photo.

Gauri stood for Truth
Gauri stood for Courage
Gauri stood for Freedom

I stand for Gauri Lankesh and countless others like her, who represent the true spirit of India.

Bharat Jodo Yatra is their voice.
It can never be silenced. pic.twitter.com/TIpMIu36nY

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 7, 2022

Late Gauri Lankesh was known for her poignant attacks on the Hindutva forces, especially RSS. She was also closely involved in bringing Naxals to mainstream society. 

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