Congress' Nationwide Silent Protest Against Rahul Gandhi's Disqualification
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Congress leader Sachin Pilot also targeted the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, saying there is a "conspiracy" to put pressure on people who advocate democracy and expose those in power.
Congress launched a nationwide silent protest today against the disqualification of party leader Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha. Congress leader and workers from across India tied black ribbons on their faces, arms and staged 'maun satyagraha' after Rahul Gandhi's petition seeking a stay on his conviction in a 2019 defamation case was dismissed by the Gujarat High Court.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar along with a host of ministers, legislators and Congress top leaders held placards at the Freedom Park with the photograph of Rahul Gandhi and a message that the "roar of the truth must prevail". The protestors tied a black ribbon on their mouth to symbolically convey that the freedom of speech was in danger and anyone speaking against the Central government would face backlash.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot also targeted the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, saying there is a "conspiracy" to put pressure on people who advocate democracy and expose those in power. The former Rajasthan deputy chief minister took part in a silent protest organised here by the Congress.
"We are not going to back down and will put forth our views firmly. We will face them (the BJP) on all fronts," he told reporters. The party will reach out to people as they and their vote are the "biggest power in a democracy", said Sachin Pilot.
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