‘Vote chori’ protests: Rahul says Lathi can stop a crowd, but not a question
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the police crackdown on peaceful protesters demonstrating against the Chief Election Commissioner on Gandhi Jayanti. He argued that the government's use of force against those questioning the system reflects a fear of the truth.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions in India regarding election integrity and the government's response to public dissent.
NEW DELHI: Slamming the police action on protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Gandhi Jayanti, Congress Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the CEC will ultimately be forced out, as would be the system that appointed him. “He will go.
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