Ponnam Prabhakar Condemns Delhi Protest Restrictions and Electoral Roll Concerns
· India · The Hindu, LiveMint, Times of India
BC Welfare and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar condemned the restrictions imposed on protesters in Delhi, accusing the Centre of suppressing democratic rights. Speaking on behalf of the Telangana Congress, he criticized the disruption of transport services, internet shutdowns, and the deployment of police personnel against demonstrators. Prabhakar asserted that every citizen holds the fundamental right to protest and demanded the immediate withdrawal of such restrictions. He also urged the Centre to safeguard voters' rights and ensure eligible citizens are not excluded during the electoral roll revision process. Furthermore, he referenced public demands regarding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Why it matters
The criticism highlights ongoing political friction between state leadership and the Centre regarding civil liberties and electoral administration.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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