Lucknow/Fatehpur (UP), Oct 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai on Friday alleged that the family of the Dalit man who was lynched in Raebareli has been placed under "house arrest".

Recalling the moments when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met the family of Hariom Valmiki, the victim, Rai stated, "The atmosphere there was quite fearful; the family felt scared, and the state government made them feel this way. They have been completely restrained at home, and a video was deliberately produced (by the BJP) in which family members claimed that they do not want to meet Rahul Gandhi." However, when Rahul Gandhi arrived to visit them, the family was willing to engage with him, even comparing him to a "god" and calling him a "messiah," Rai noted, adding "Just see the nervousness in them

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