Yogi Adityanath Criticizes INDIA Bloc Over Protests Against Election Commission
· India · Times of India, NDTV, Al Jazeera
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized the Congress and the INDIA bloc for planning a protest march to the Supreme Court. The opposition protest aims to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Adityanath accused the opposition of questioning constitutional institutions only when they lose elections, while claiming credit for their own wins. Security was tightened in Central Delhi on Monday as the protest march, supported by Rahul Gandhi, proceeded. Adityanath warned that the public would not tolerate continued anarchy and questioned the opposition's leadership.
Why it matters
The protest highlights ongoing political friction between the ruling BJP and the INDIA bloc regarding the integrity of constitutional bodies.
Read the original report — Times of India
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