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Nashik Congress Marks Detention of MPs as Democracy Black Day
Congress members in Nashik held a protest on Thursday, Oct.
8.
They called the day a “Black Day for Indian Democracy.”
The protest was held near a statue of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on Shivaji Road.
The party said police had used force against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and other opposition lawmakers during a march in Delhi.
Congress said the lawmakers were marching to ask the Election Commission to answer questions.
The article reports these claims as allegations made by Congress.
The party said it wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar removed.
It also said it would keep protesting until it believes the election system is fair.
The Nashik City Congress Committee held a protest on Thursday, Oct. 8, calling it a “Black Day for Indian Democracy.”
The demonstration took place at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar statue on Shivaji Road under city president Nilesh (Bablu) Khaire.
Congress alleged that police used force against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and INDIA bloc MPs during a march toward Jantar Mantar.
The party said the march was intended to demand accountability from the Election Commission and alleged that a lathi-charge caused serious injuries.
Congress said it would continue its protest until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is removed and electoral integrity is restored.
- Who
- The Nashik City Congress Committee, led at the protest by city president Nilesh (Bablu) Khaire.
- What
- A protest described by Congress as a “Black Day for Indian Democracy,” over the alleged treatment of Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc MPs.
- Where
- At the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar statue on Shivaji Road in Nashik.
- When
- Thursday, Oct. 8; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- Congress protested what it alleged was police force against opposition leaders and lawmakers during a march seeking accountability from the Election Commission.
Key facts
- Protest date
- Thursday, Oct. 8; year not stated
- Protest location
- Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar statue, Shivaji Road, Nashik
- Organizing group
- Nashik City Congress Committee
- City president
- Nilesh (Bablu) Khaire
- Protest description
- “Black Day for Indian Democracy”
- Congress demand
- Removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and restoration of electoral integrity
- Alleged incident
- Congress alleged police used force, including a lathi-charge, during an INDIA bloc march toward Jantar Mantar
Sources
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