Congress to protest in Udupi on July 31 over MLA’s remarks against Rahul Gandhi
The Udupi District Congress Committee has organized a protest to condemn remarks made by BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna against Rahul Gandhi. Tensions rose as Youth Congress workers attempted to protest at the MLA's office, leading to police intervention and detentions.
Why it matters
This event reflects the ongoing political polarization and friction between major political parties in the Udupi region.
The Udupi District Congress Committee (UDCC) announced that it will organise a protest near the Jatka Stand at 10 am on Friday, to condemn the objectionable remarks allegedly made by Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna against Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.
Addressing presspersons in Udupi on Thursday, UDCC president Ashok Kumar Kodavoor said the objectionable language used by Mr. Suvarna during the BJP protest in Udupi on Tuesday was condemnable. Public representatives should behave responsibly, he said, adding that the Congress will hold the protest to protect democratic values and maintain polite politics.
Meanwhile, police detained Indian Youth Congress workers who tried to lay seige to the MLA’s office in Udupi on Thursday to protest Mr. Suvarna’s alleged remarks against Mr. Gandhi.
Earlier, the Youth Congress had announced that it would go to the MLA’s office to protest the remarks made by Mr. Suvarna.
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