Gehlot Slams Jantar-Mantar Lathi Charge

The alleged lathi charge on youths protesting at Jantar-Mantar has drawn sharp criticism from former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot. Gehlot accused the central government of suppressing democratic rights and freedoms. He emphasized that the use of force to silence the youth is a direct attack on the principles of democracy. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the alleged use of excessive force against peaceful protesters. The central government has been accused of adopting heavy-handed tactics to quell dissent and stifle opposition voices.