'Resign first': Paswan dares Rahul amid SIR stir; criticises police brutality
Union minister Chirag Paswan challenged Rahul Gandhi to resign before criticizing the electoral process, using Gandhi's own electoral victory to counter his claims. Paswan also condemned police brutality against students protesting alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, though he cautioned against anti-social elements infiltrating such demonstrations.
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This article highlights political tensions in India regarding electoral integrity and the right to protest, with a minister both challenging an opposition leader and condemning police actions. It reflects ongoing debates about governance, civil liberties, and political accountability in the country.
NEW DELHI: Union minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday challenged Rahul Gandhi to resign before questioning the electoral process, invoking the Congress leader’s own victory in Raebareli to counter his criticism of the Election Commission.Paswan, however, condemned the use of force against students protesting alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying brutality against demonstrators was unacceptable.The remarks came amid ongoing protests in Delhi demanding action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-roll irregularities and SIR rollback. While opposing police excesses, Paswan cautioned against viewing the clashes from a single perspective, alleging that anti-social elements could infiltrate demonstrations and provoke confrontations under the cover of student protests."I certainly do not condone brutality.
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