Sanjay Raut said he discussed many things with Rahul Gandhi (File)
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. According to sources, a delegation of the Opposition parties is likely to visit Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh. However, talks are still underway.
"Many topics have been discussed. The incident that happened in Uttar Pradesh Sunday is a matter of concern. The arrest of Priyanka Gandhi... Detaining her illegally, all these things that happened are wrong. If democracy has to be saved, everyone should come together," Mr Raut told media persons after the meeting.
Asked if a delegation of Opposition parties would visit Lakhimpur Kheri in UP, he said, "That has been discussed."
The Shiv Sena MP said there is a need for a joint Opposition against the oppression meted out by the government in Uttar Pradesh.
Prior to the meeting, Mr Raut had told reporters: "Priyanka Gandhi is arrested so it's necessary to meet Rahul Gandhi. If the law is equal for everyone then why is Priyanka Gandhi is in jail and the minister is roaming free."
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday registered an FIR against Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and 11 others for "disturbing the peace" in the state.
According to police officer Brijesh Tripathi, a case was filed against 11 persons including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Deepender Hooda and Ajay Kumar Lallu under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Earlier in the day, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had claimed that she has been detained for the last 28 hours without any order or FIR.
As many as eight people died in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident on Sunday.