IN PICS: Priyanka Hugs Hathras Victim’s Kin | Is Congress Finally Regaining Ground In UP Politics?

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Priyanka Gandhi hugged a kin of the grieving family, providing both an emotional as well as moral support to them. The Congress leader who steers the party in Uttar Pradesh was seen in driver’s seat today steering her brother Rahul Gandhi to Hathras. (PTI Photo)

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi emerged as the face of opposition pursuing justice for the Hathras victim’s family, apparently leaving behind Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party far behind in the political race to the victim’s place. (PTI Photo)

The incident and the massive outrage against it is a grim reminder of the 2012 Nirbhaya rape case which had seen similar protests , something that acted as a catalyst in dethroning the UPA government at that time. It is possible that Hathras incident can provide Congress the much-awaited edge this time. (PTI Photo)

Hathras: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offers her condolences to the family members of a 19-year-old Dalit woman who died after being allegedly raped, at Bulgadi village in Hathras, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (PTI Photo)

We will fight against injustice, and fight till justice is done, Priyanka Gandhi told reporters after the meeting that lasted about 45 minutes. (PTI Photo)

Both the leaders on Saturday evening met the family of the Hathras victim, declaring they will fight for justice to the Dalit woman who died after being allegedly gang-raped. The Hathras case has propelled Congress to the fore of the UP politics, as its top leaders as well as workers were seen on the ground, whereas Mayawati’s BSP which identifies itself as a party that works for the welfare of Dalits was seen missing out, while Congress had all the limelight. (PTI Photo)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with three other party leaders, were on Saturday allowed to meet the family of the 19-year-old Hathras victim. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

Priyanka Gandhi at Delhi-Noida border as she tries to reach to an injured party worker. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi at Delhi-Noida border as she attempts to move towards Hathras to meet family members of the 19-year-old woman who died after she was allegedly gang-raped, in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Five members of a delegation led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have been permitted to go to Hathras via Noida. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

During their earlier attempt to visit Hathras, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen being roughed up by Uttar Pradesh cops. (PTI Photo)

On Thursday, Rahul was on his way to Hathras, along with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other senior leaders. He was detained by the police. Police Personnel told Gandhi he was being detained as he was marching in an area where section 144 has been imposed.