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RaGa launches ‘Satyagraha’ to map protests in India

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has introduced a new initiative named "Satyagraha" to map protests across India. The campaign aims to unite people and groups protesting various issues including land rights, women's rights, Dalit and OBC rights, education, and examinations. In a post on X, Gandhi explained that while people are fighting for their rights, they often do so in isolation.

The Satyagraha initiative intends to bring these voices together on a single map. Gandhi emphasized that Satyagraha is a platform to unite individuals fighting against injustice. He invited people who claim to be protesting against injustice to share their stories through the initiative's website. It only takes two minutes to submit a story, according to Gandhi.

In a video accompanying the post, Gandhi highlighted that the initiative is focused on bringing together protests happening across the country. He listed examples of ongoing protests related to land, women's rights, Dalit rights, OBC rights, education, and examinations. Gandhi assured that the initiative aims to help organize these protests, map them together, and work collaboratively to assist in resolving the issues protesters are facing.

Gandhi also stated that he will support protesters in his capacity as the Leader of the Opposition. This support can be provided in various ways, such as through Parliament, on the streets, or by writing letters. He emphasized that supporting people in resisting what he described as the suppression of truth is part of his responsibility as Leader of the Opposition.

Gandhi directed people to the Satyagraha website to submit their stories and enroll their movements.

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