Kharge slams Modi govt, calls India a ‘muzzled democracy’ amid protests
· India · The Hindu, Times of India
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a crowd of over 500 detained protesters at Jantar Mantar on October 10, 2026, alleging the Modi government has turned India's democracy into a 'muzzled democracy'. He claimed that youth, students, lawyers, journalists, and social activists questioning the regime are being detained across New Delhi. Delhi Police detained over 500 protesters attempting to reach Jantar Mantar for the proposed CJP stir against the CEC, using drones to monitor movement. The Congress chief asserted that detention, arrests, and lathis cannot deter the people, drawing parallels to the freedom struggle. He stated the Congress and united Opposition will fight the regime 'tooth and nail' to defend democracy and fundamental rights.
Why it matters
Kharge's remarks intensify political tension in New Delhi, highlighting a crackdown on dissent ahead of the proposed CJP protest, affecting citizens' right to protest and raising concerns about democratic freedoms under the current regime.
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