Leaders of the INDIA bloc on Tuesday vowed to intensify their campaign against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the BJP-led government over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and claims of ‘vote theft’.
But those who attempted to hijack the country’s constitutional institutions won’t be able to save themselves,” he added. Addressing the press on Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition’s movement would continue, arguing that democratic processes and constitutional institutions were under threat under the current government. “The fear in the government is evident from the fact that the traditional protest venue – Jantar Mantar has been debarred.
Taking aim at the authorities over the removal of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest venue, Yadav said the government’s fear was reflected in the decision.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge praised the large turnout at Monday’s protest march, saying the Opposition had taken public concerns seriously.
“Rarely have people taken to the streets in such large numbers,” Kharge said, referring to the turnout at the protest in Delhi. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav said the Opposition would remain united in its efforts to protect democracy, regardless of the sacrifices required. “We are all united to protect democracy, and whatever sacrifices are required, we will make them,” he said.
