Our fight is to restore democracy, not just form govt, says KC Venugopal
The Centre is turning every democratic institution into a tool for anti-democratic actions, Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal told HT in an interview
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal argues that the Centre is using democratic institutions to advance undemocratic actions. He believes the public wants the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to become Prime Minister. Venugopal is critical of recent INDIA bloc protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
The INDIA bloc has been working to mobilize people beyond party workers and INDIA bloc leaders, including civil society, students, youth, and farmers. Venugopal asserts that the government is converting all democratic institutions into tools for anti-democratic actions, including Parliament, the Election Commission, and central agencies.
With Parliament not set to be prorogued and the approaching Winter session, the Opposition is strategically maneuvering to split political parties. Venugopal predicts Rahul Gandhi will become Prime Minister, particularly after the 2029 elections, and criticizes the immunity granted to the Chief Election Commissioner in the 2023 legislation.
He urges the revocation of this law and calls for a purer electoral system. The INDIA bloc's primary objective is to restore democracy, not just form the government, and welcomes any sincere cooperation from those advocating for this cause.
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