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'Not the India we want': Rahul lashes out at PM Modi, Shah over Delhi protest crackdown

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'Not the India we want': Rahul lashes out at PM Modi, Shah over Delhi protest crackdown
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the police crackdown on protesters in Delhi, calling the actions an affront to democracy. He announced a march to the Supreme Court to protest electoral malpractice and demand the resignation of the Election Commissioner.

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The escalation of political tensions and protests in India highlights significant friction between the opposition and the ruling government regarding democratic processes.

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NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah over the police crackdown on protesters in Delhi. The leader of opposition in Lok Sabha alleged that young demonstrators were beaten by police and BJP workers. Calling it “not the India we want”, Rahul announced a march to the Supreme Court on Monday, with opposition parties and civil society groups expected to join the demonstration.In a post on Sunday, Rahul said the protesters had taken to the streets peacefully and accused the authorities of attempting to suppress their voices. “Yesterday, the nation's young came out in Delhi to peacefully protest. They came with love in their hearts, not hatred or anger. They were beaten, both by cops and BJP goons.

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