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Congress protests IDA over Rs 14 lakh rent for Rahul Gandhi event in Indore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 07:31 PM
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Congress activists protested at the Indore Development Authority office, alleging the authority charged Rs 14 lakh for Rahul Gandhi's rally while the BJP faced no fee.
On Friday, Congress activists staged a protest at the Indore Development Authority (IDA) office in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The demonstration was sparked by the authority's decision to levy a rent of Rs 14 lakh for the venue used for a Rahul Gandhi rally, a charge that the party says was not imposed on the BJP for its campaign activities.
Protesters chanted slogans demanding equal treatment for all political parties and accusing the IDA of favouring the ruling party. They called for transparency in the allocation of public spaces for political events.
The IDA has not issued an official response to the allegations, and the matter is expected to be examined by local officials. The incident adds to ongoing criticism of perceived bias in the use of government facilities for electoral campaigns.
Protesters chanted slogans demanding equal treatment for all political parties and accusing the IDA of favouring the ruling party. They called for transparency in the allocation of public spaces for political events.
The IDA has not issued an official response to the allegations, and the matter is expected to be examined by local officials. The incident adds to ongoing criticism of perceived bias in the use of government facilities for electoral campaigns.