Rahul & Other MPs Detained During Protest March to EC; Akhilesh Jumps Barricade
In a dramatic turn of events, Opposition MPs, including Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, as well as Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Raut, were detained by Delhi Police on Monday while they were protesting against the SIR exercise in Bihar. The MPs were staging a march from Parliament to the Election Commission against the alleged voter theft.
The protest march was organized to voice their discontent over the alleged manipulation of electoral rolls in Bihar, which they claimed was a move to disenfranchise certain sections of voters. The MPs, accompanied by party workers and supporters, attempted to march from Parliament to the Election Commission to demand action against the alleged irregularities.
However, the Delhi Police, deployed in large numbers to maintain law and order, blocked their way, leading to a confrontation. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Sanjay Raut were among the MPs who were detained by the police. The police also used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters, who were determined to reach the Election Commission.
In a show of defiance, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav jumped over a barricade to join the protesting MPs. His bold move was widely appreciated by the protesters, who chanted his name and hailed him as a martyr for the cause.
The detention of the MPs and the police action against the protesters sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the police’s heavy-handed approach. The Congress Party, in particular, was vocal in its criticism, with party leaders accusing the government of trying to suppress their voices.
“This is an attack on democracy and a clear attempt to muzzle our voices. The government is trying to silence us, but we will not be deterred,” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in a statement.
The protest march was a significant show of unity among opposition parties, which have been critical of the government’s handling of the electoral roll exercise in Bihar. The opposition parties have alleged that the exercise is aimed at disenfranchising certain sections of voters, including Muslims and Dalits.
The SIR exercise, which was launched by the Bihar government, involves the creation of a new electoral roll for the state. The exercise has been criticized by the opposition parties, who claim that it is a move to manipulate the electoral rolls and alter the political landscape of the state.
The government, however, has denied the allegations, saying that the exercise is aimed at ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the electoral rolls. The Election Commission has also defended the exercise, saying that it is necessary to ensure the purity of the electoral rolls.
Despite the controversy surrounding the exercise, the opposition parties are determined to continue their protest and demand action against the alleged irregularities. The protest march on Monday was a significant show of their determination, and it remains to be seen how the government and the Election Commission respond to their demands.
In the meantime, the opposition parties are likely to continue their protest and agitation, using various means to highlight their demands and bring attention to the alleged irregularities in the electoral roll exercise. The government, on the other hand, is likely to defend its stance and argue that the exercise is necessary to ensure the integrity of the electoral rolls.
As the standoff continues, it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds and what the outcome of the protest march will be. One thing is certain, however – the opposition parties are determined to fight for their rights and ensure that the electoral rolls are free from manipulation and manipulation.
