'Destroying democracy': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over Delhi protest crackdown
Gandhi said the government is silencing critics as police detained more than 7,000 protesters and shut down internet access in the capital, officials said.
- Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'destroying India's democracy' on Saturday during the sixth edition of his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' youth outreach initiative in Chennai.
- Gandhi's criticism followed Saturday's crackdown in New Delhi, where police detained more than 7,000 protesters attempting to reach Jantar Mantar to march against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation.
- Gandhi alleged Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah launched a 'full-scale attack' on Tamil Nadu, citing an 87% fall in MBBS seats due to NEET and claiming 70% of state universities lacked vice-chancellors due to 'RSSification.'
- The BJP rejected Gandhi's claims as 'baseless' on Sunday; spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accused the Congress leader of attempting to create divisions between North and South India on linguistic lines.
- Congress leaders prepare for a massive protest march in Delhi on Monday against the 'Modi-Shah regime,' while Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay meets Prime Minister Modi on Sunday, creating contrasting political optics.
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BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Tamil language' remark on PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 11 (PTI) The BJP on Sunday rejected as “baseless” Rahul Gandhi’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a “full-scale attack” on Tamil language and culture, and accused the Congress leader of attempting to create a division in the country on linguistic lines. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, […]
At Chennai event, Rahul Gandhi says PM Narendra Modi silencing voices
“The problem is, Mr Modi does not understand that the game is over. The drama that he has been doing for the past 15 years is coming to an end. We will ensure that Modi pays for the crimes he has committed against the country,” he said.
Mogambo Modi: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM, says he destroyed democracy, future of youth
At a student outreach event in Chennai, Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi of weakening democracy and targeting Tamil Nadu. He framed questioning authority as a democratic right and said those he blamed would face justice.
‘Mogambo Modi Is Destroying Democracy’: Rahul Gandhi Targets PM At Chennai Event
<p>Chennai: In a no-holds-barred attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that “Mogambo Modi” is destroying India's democracy, saying he will “pay for the crimes” he has committed against the country.</p> <p>The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha also told the students of the country that they have nothing to fear, “we are with you”, and together, “we are going to demolish Modi”.</p> <p>“We are goin…
"Heart of Being a Student is Curiosity, Asking a Question: Rahul Gandhi at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Program
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday emphasised the importance of dissent and questioning among students in a democracy, arguing that curiosity is essential for good future. India News | "Heart of Being a Student is Curiosity, Asking a Question: Rahul Gandhi at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Program.
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