'Fighting to Retain Democracy': Congress Hits Back at FIR
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra face FIR after INDIA bloc protest. Leaders vow to continue the fight for democracy.
The political atmosphere in the national capital has intensified following the registration of an FIR against top Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The legal action stems from a recent protest march organized by the INDIA bloc against the Election Commission, where several MPs allegedly entered the Akashvani Bhavan premises without prior authorization.
Congress Vows Not to Be Intimidated
Responding to the police action, senior Congress leaders have expressed defiance, stating that legal hurdles will not stop their movement. Speaking to reporters, Congress leader KC Venugopal made it clear that the party remains undeterred by the increasing number of police complaints.
"Let them register thousands of FIRs... who is bothered about it? We are very much proud that we are fighting for retaining the democracy of this country," Venugopal remarked.
Adding to this sentiment, Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda, who also found his name included in the FIR, stated that the party would not be frightened into silence. He noted that despite the legal pressure, the party's momentum remains unchanged.
Allegations of Political Targeting
The legal crackdown has also drawn sharp criticism from senior legal minds within the party. Rajya Sabha MP and veteran lawyer Kapil Sibal accused the central government of a systematic policy to target political opponents. Sibal suggested that since 2014, the ruling dispensation has developed a habit of detaining those who oppose them while welcoming those who switch sides.
Sibal pointed toward recent political shifts and legal challenges faced by opposition figures as evidence of this pattern, asserting that the Congress party would continue its path regardless of the obstacles placed in its way.
Opposition Rallies to Address Election Issues
While the legal battle unfolds, the opposition is simultaneously organizing to address grievances regarding the electoral process. Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge is currently chairing a high-level meeting with MPs from various opposition parties in Central Delhi.
The primary objectives of this strategic meeting include:
- Drafting a formal letter to be sent to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
- Demanding an urgent meeting with opposition leaders to discuss critical issues.
- Strengthening the unified stance of the INDIA bloc regarding electoral concerns.
The Delhi Police maintain that the FIR was necessary due to the unauthorized entry into the Akashvani Bhavan premises during Tuesday's protest, a move the opposition describes as a direct attempt to stifle democratic dissent.