Politics
Rahul Gandhi backs Delhi protest at Jantar Mantar, calls it joint fight for democracy
Rahul Gandhi expressed support for the detained CJP leaders protesting the ban on a rally at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, describing the movement as a joint struggle to protect democracy.
Rahul Gandhi, senior leader of the Indian National Congress, publicly supported the protest held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi despite a government ban, and voiced solidarity with the CJP leaders who are currently in jail.
The demonstration, organised by the Confederation of Joint Parties (CJP), proceeded in defiance of the prohibition, leading to the arrest of several participants, including senior leaders. Gandhi termed the action a "joint fight to save democracy" and urged authorities to lift the restrictions.
Authorities had imposed the ban on gatherings at the historic Jantar Mantar site, citing security concerns. Nevertheless, the protesters gathered, prompting police action and the subsequent detention of CJP leaders.
The episode adds to the growing tension between opposition parties and the government over restrictions on public assemblies, with the Congress party pledging continued support for the detained activists.
The demonstration, organised by the Confederation of Joint Parties (CJP), proceeded in defiance of the prohibition, leading to the arrest of several participants, including senior leaders. Gandhi termed the action a "joint fight to save democracy" and urged authorities to lift the restrictions.
Authorities had imposed the ban on gatherings at the historic Jantar Mantar site, citing security concerns. Nevertheless, the protesters gathered, prompting police action and the subsequent detention of CJP leaders.
The episode adds to the growing tension between opposition parties and the government over restrictions on public assemblies, with the Congress party pledging continued support for the detained activists.