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INDIA bloc march to EC: Kharge accuses Modi govt of trying to snatch away peoples rights
What happened
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the INDIA bloc protest march, accusing the Modi government of trying to snatch away citizens' rights granted after Independence. He alleged that the Election Commission is functioning under the government's direction and that the Chief Election Commissioner is a "puppet" of the government. Kharge warned that people will not remain silent if their democratic rights are undermined.
Why it matters
The accusations of the Modi government undermining citizens' rights have sparked concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the balance of power between the government and the Election Commission. The INDIA bloc's protest march highlights the opposition's concerns about the functioning of the Election Commission and the potential consequences for democracy in India. The situation has raised questions about the role of the government and the Election Commission in safeguarding citi
Key facts
- The INDIA bloc is protesting against the Election Commission's functioning under the government's direction.
- The Congress President accused the Modi government of trying to snatch away citizens' rights granted after Independence.
- The Chief Election Commissioner is alleged to be a "puppet" of the government.
- The INDIA bloc is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- The opposition has been holding demonstrations and public programmes against the EC as part of the Save Democracy campaign.
Context
The protest march is part of a broader Save Democracy campaign announced by the Opposition.
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