Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is scheduled to visit Hathras on July 5 in response to the stampede that claimed the lives of 121 people, according to party officials.
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai informed PTI that Gandhi will also meet with the families of the victims.
“Our leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Hathras on Friday. He will meet the family members of the victims of the incident,” said Mr. Rai.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Rai criticized the State Government for the incident. The stampede occurred during a satsang led by self-styled godman Narayan Sakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba, on Tuesday.
This marks the first visit of a senior Opposition leader to Hathras since the incident occurred.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Hathras on Wednesday and met with the victims.