New Delhi: Congress and opposition parties plan to intensify their protest over the issues related to Special Intensive Review (SIR) and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Congress had prepared to march to the Supreme Court on Monday to present its concerns before Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant. However, according to reports, the party may have to change its strategy after the Chief Justice’s request for a meeting was not accepted late on Sunday night. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders have expressed their concerns on this issue. The political atmosphere has heated up after this incident.
Why does Congress want to meet CJI Surya Kant?
Congress’s plan was that senior party leaders and representatives of opposition parties would go to the Supreme Court and present their concerns before Chief Justice Surya Kant. The party says that serious questions are being raised on issues related to SIR and Chief Election Commissioner, which should be addressed.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had said that the meeting would be fixed on the social media platform X. This claim sparked discussion in political and legal circles. However, later the news came to light that the meeting request was not accepted. In such a situation, on Monday, the possibility of Congress leaders asking for time again or changing the strategy of protest was expressed.
What did TMC MP Saugata Roy say?
Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy, while speaking to news agency ANI, said that leaders of opposition parties were planning to meet the CJI along with the Indi alliance. He termed the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as his main demand.
Saugata Roy also alleged that the government was worried about the opposition’s protests and the common people had to face problems. However, it is important to look at the government’s response to these allegations separately.
Why did Rahul Gandhi cancel the Goa programme?
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi cancelled his election programme in Goa and returned to Delhi after a student-related programme in Chennai. According to the report, their purpose was to keep an eye on the preparations for the party’s proposed protest.
Rahul Gandhi appealed to citizens, opposition parties and civil society people to join the march. He called for starting the Delhi march from Barakhamba Road on X. During this, he also accused the central government of suppressing democratic voices.
What appeal did Mallikarjun Kharge make to the CJI?
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the party wanted to raise its concerns before the Chief Justice and request his intervention in the matter. According to him, its purpose was to place before the judiciary the current situation and issues related to the protesters.
Kharge also said that he and Rahul Gandhi have written a letter to the CJI. According to the report, the key points of the memorandum along with police action and alleged harassment of protesters were mentioned in the letter. Congress also raised questions on the police action during the protest in the capital.
What preparations did the opposition parties make for the demonstration?
Congress activated its organisation and appealed to the leaders and workers of various states to reach Delhi. Party general secretary KC Venugopal asked state units to ensure participation in the protest.
Congress leaders from many states including Haryana, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan also instructed the workers to reach Delhi. This mobilisation indicated that the party wanted to raise the issue at the national level.
At present, the situation regarding the meeting with CJI and the further strategy of Congress is being monitored. Amidst the proposed march and the demands of the opposition, it will be important to see what next step the party takes in the protest.
