Opposition hold march demanding Ajay Mishra’s ouster
The Hindu
Rahul flags U.P. SIT report on conspiracy at Lakhimpur Kheri
Opposition leaders on Tuesday held a joint march from the Gandhi statue, where the 12 suspended Rajya Sabha MPs have been protesting for the last 21-days, to Vijay Chowk demanding the resignation of Union Minister Ajay Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
The Opposition MPs carrying placards demanding Mr. Mishra’s resignation walked together to Vijay Chowk, a kilometre from Parliament.
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition will not rest till the Minister is sent to jail. Mr. Mishra’s son, Ashish Mishra, has been arrested in connection with the case. He flagged the SIT report of the U.P. government, which said the incident of mowing down of the protesting farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri was not an isolated incident, but a conspiracy.
The event will run daily from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., offering a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy dance and music performances, hands-on art experiences, film screenings, and exhibitions from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. These will feature folk cuisines, leather puppets, philately, textiles, and handicrafts.