SIR Controversy: Congress Declares 'Black Day' on October 8; Major Protest Likely
The party said leaders were lathi-charged and injured, and it will keep protesting until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is removed.
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Congress to observe 'Black Day' on Thursday, vows to continue fight untill Gyanesh Kumar resigns
The Congress said all Provincial Congress Committees (PCCs), District Congress Committees (DCCs) and County Congress Committees (BCCs) are directed to organise widespread protests at state, district and county/division levels on October 8.
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Times of IndiaSIR controversy: Congress declares 'Black Day' on October 8; major protest likely
The Congress' October 8 protests will take the campaign beyond Delhi, with demonstrations planned at state, district and block levels over the electoral-roll revision exercise and its demand for Gyanesh Kumar's removal.
The All India Congress Committee has said that the attack on the opposition leader and the elected representatives of the people was not just an attack on individuals, but a direct attack on the Constitution of India.
Congress Black Day: The Congress party has declared a 'black day' for Indian democracy. The party has announced widespread protests at the state, district and taluka levels.
"Black day": Congress announces widespread protests on Oct 8, alleges injuries to leaders during police action
New Delhi: Congress announced widespread protests at state, district, and block levels on October 8, observing “Black Day” for Indian democracy after police action and detention against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and others following a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday. In a note posted by the AICC, the party alleged that the Congress leaders were subjected to lathi charge, resulting in injuries. “Today, the BJP…
Congress says it will observe black day in the state tomorrow; Protests over police action against Rahul and Priyanka; Opposition to continue strike demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
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