'Rarely Seen Such Numbers': Kharge On Massive Anti-CEC Protests
Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi claim massive public support for protests against the Chief Election Commissioner and alleged electoral irregularities.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has made a stinging observation regarding the recent wave of public demonstrations, noting that the sheer scale of people participating in protests against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is unprecedented. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Kharge highlighted the massive turnout of citizens demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar following allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Allegations of a 'Vote Stealing Plan"
Addressing the press following a high-level meeting hosted by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Kharge did not mince words. He claimed that the public is increasingly aware of what he described as a calculated attempt by the current administration to manipulate the democratic process.
"People are ready to expose Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan to steal votes," Kharge asserted. He pointed toward the recent activities of the INDIA alliance as a sign of growing momentum, stating that the initiatives taken over the last four days have seen tremendous success.
The Congress leader specifically noted the demographic shift in the protests, observing that for the first time in Delhi, young citizens have mobilized entirely on their own initiative. "Rarely have people turned out in such vast numbers," he added, suggesting that the public's response serves as a direct challenge to the government's electoral integrity.
INDIA Alliance Stands United Against 'Constitutional Danger'
The sentiment of resistance was echoed by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SCP) MP Supriya Sule, who emphasized the unity within the INDIA alliance. Sule framed the current political struggle as a fight to save the nation's foundational principles.
Sule stated that the alliance is fighting to protect the rights guaranteed by Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, arguing that the Constitution is currently under threat. "A single individual—representing a single government—is making a grave mistake by attempting to trample upon these rights," she remarked, vowing that the movement would extend from the capital down to the grassroots level.
Rahul Gandhi Vows Long-Term Perseverance
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, reinforced the message of endurance. He made it clear that the Congress party and its allies are not looking for a quick victory but are prepared for a sustained confrontation with the ruling government.
Using the term "perseverance," Gandhi told reporters that the political resistance would not falter regardless of the timeline. He suggested that whether the struggle takes months or years, the alliance is committed to its ultimate objective.
"This team of ours is not going to stop. Sooner or later—whether tomorrow, the day after, in three months, six months, a year, or two years—it will not stop. It will reach the end goal," Gandhi declared, signaling a period of intense political friction ahead.