Rahul Gandhi Announces INDIA Bloc Protest Against CEC on October 12, Alleges Violence by 'Goons' in Delhi
Rahul Gandhi said the opposition will press for Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation after alleging police and BJP workers used violence against protesters.
- On Thursday, Congress and other INDIA MPs gathered in New Delhi for a second consecutive lunch meeting to strategize their ongoing protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Opposition leaders, including Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, were detained by Delhi Police on Wednesday while attempting to march toward Jantar Mantar to challenge the SIR process and CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
- Following Wednesday's demonstration, Delhi Police filed three FIRs against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for alleged assault on police personnel and obstruction, actions Congress MPs have denounced as brutal.
- Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh asserted the Opposition is "not going back," demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar while supporters argue the government must restore 13 crore voting rights allegedly removed.
- Rahul Gandhi described the ongoing protests as a "fight to protect the most sacred thing in this country," vowing to continue despite pressure as the coalition frames their struggle as defense of the Constitution.
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Times of IndiaRahul Gandhi announces INDIA bloc protest against CEC on October 12, alleges violence by 'goons' in Delhi
Rahul Gandhi announced that the INDIA bloc would hold fresh protests on October 12, accusing Delhi Police and BJP workers of attacking students and women during the CJP-led demonstration demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation. He said the Opposition would also meet Chief Justice Surya Kant to seek accountability over the alleged violence.
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