Dictators subvert electoral systems to cling to power: Satheesan
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and various political groups held a 'Save Democracy' gathering to protest against the central government's policies. The event included calls for the resignation of the Election Commissioner and protests against the National Testing Agency.
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The protests reflect significant public and political dissatisfaction with central government institutions and electoral integrity in India.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday said dictators often subvert electoral systems to cling to power before dismantling civil rights. This trend is evident in India under the BJP leadership, he said.
He was inaugurating the ‘Save Democracy’ gathering organised by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) at Gandhi Park to protest against arrests linked to the Delhi agitations, demand the protection of democratic rights and seek the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
KPCC president and Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph presided over the function. Ministers Ramesh Chennithala, P.K. Kunhalikutty, C.P. John, Mons Joseph, P.C. Vishnunadh, K. Muraleedharan, Anoop Jacob and N. Samsudheen, along with KPCC general secretary (organisation) Neyyattinkara Sanal, also spoke.
Collective for Democracy, a non-partisan group of writers and social media influencers, gathered on Manaveeyam Veedhi and expressed support for the Gen-Z protests at Jantar Mantar.
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