‘This govt will go’: Shashi Tharoor ahead of Congress march to Supreme Court
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has joined opposition protests against the Indian government, specifically targeting the Election Commission's recent actions. The movement includes various political figures and youth groups demanding accountability and the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Why it matters
The escalation of protests against the Election Commission reflects deep political polarization and concerns regarding the integrity of democratic institutions in India.
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday reiterated the opposition’s slogan against the Narendra Modi-led government, declaring, “This government will go”.The Thiruvananthapuram MP’s remarks come amid mounting opposition criticism of the Centre over its handling of the controversy surrounding CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission’s SIR exercise, as well as the use of security forces to crack down on protests against the CEC.Tharoor retweeted a post by Rahul Gandhi, who had used the same slogan on October 10, adding the caption, “This government will go”.Opposition parties have stepped up…
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