Rahul Gandhi slams police action on CEC protests in Delhi
· India · Times of India, Hindustan Times
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the police action against protesters opposing CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Gandhi Jayanti, asserting a lathi can stop a crowd but not a question. He claimed thousands of youngsters were protesting peacefully against 'vote chori' and the CEC's resignation to save democracy. Rahul alleged the Modi-Shah government responded by dragging protesters through the streets and arresting them. He drew a parallel to Gandhi's teachings, stating that speaking truth and fighting peacefully scares the government the most.
Why it matters
The protest and police crackdown highlight escalating tension over the Chief Election Commissioner's role and independence ahead of key electoral events. Rahul Gandhi's remarks amplify opposition criticism of the government's handling of democratic institutions.
Read the original report — Times of India
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