Nashik: City Congress Observes ‘Black Day’ Over Rahul Gandhi, INDIA Bloc MPs’ Detention
Nashik: Protesting the action taken against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and MPs from the INDIA bloc, the Nashik City Congress Committee observed Thursday (Oct 8) as a 'Black Day for Indian Democracy'. A protest demonstration was held at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar statue on Shivaji Road under the leadership of City President Nilesh (Bablu) Khaire. The Congress alleged…
The Nashik City Congress Committee marked October 8 as a "Black Day" for Indian democracy following the detention of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and members of the INDIA bloc. The protest took place at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar statue on Shivaji Road, with the city president, Nilesh (Bablu) Khaire, leading the rally.
The Congress accused the BJP-led central government of exceeding proper limits, alleging that Gandhi and his colleagues were intercepted and forcefully restricted while attempting to march to Jantar Mantar to demand accountability from the Election Commission. Police allegedly employed inhumane tactics, including a lathi-charge, which left several leaders and MPs with severe injuries.
The Congress emphasized that this attack on the Leader of the Opposition and elected representatives was fundamentally an assault on the Indian Constitution itself. Pledging to persist in their fight until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is removed and the electoral process is restored, the Congress chanted slogans such as "Where will you find Gyanesh Kumar?" and "Gyanesh Kumar, resign."
The protest saw the participation of numerous party leaders, including State Secretary Prof Dnyaneshwar Gaikwad, Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Raj State President Avinash Umankar, and several others from various departments and the youth wing.
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