Our fight is to restore democracy, not just form govt, says KC Venugopal
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Congress leader KC Venugopal said the INDIA bloc’s primary goal is to restore democracy, accusing the government of turning institutions like the Election Commission into tools for anti‑democratic actions and demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. He claimed widespread public support for Rahul Gandhi becoming prime minister and announced plans for coordinated protests across states.
Key takeaways
- Venugopal alleges the Centre is using Parliament, the Election Commission, and agencies for anti‑democratic purposes.
- He claims the election system is biased and calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal and repeal of his immunity law.
- The Congress plans coordinated agitations nationwide, involving civil society, students, farmers, and alliance partners.
- Venugopal says the movement’s aim is to restore democratic institutions, not merely to secure a government position.
Read the original at Hindustan Times
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