Opposition leaders on Friday came out in support of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the wake of his disqualification as a member of the Lok Sabha, calling it a "black day" for Indian democracy.
The Congress party on Friday came down heavily at the Centre over the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as a Lok Sabha member, calling it a "strangulation of democracy" while exuding confidence that the disqualification will be revoked through a stay on his conviction by a higher court.
Youth Leaders from the Kashmir valley were at the National Press Club in Washington DC to talk about the development, peace and prevalence of grass-root democracy in India's Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian diplomat said that the democracy of India is mature enough to address any issues, including those instigated from outside. He said that minorities in Pakistan face blasphemy laws, systemic persecution, discrimination, denial of basic rights and freedoms, enforced disappearances and ki
Gaurav Gogoi's remarks have come amid acrimony between the treasury benches and opposition over their demands which has led to continuous disruptions since the second part of the Budget session began on March 13.
Amid the cash crunch, the coalition government led by Pakistan Muslim League-N and the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf have taken their fights to the streets, without giving much attention to inflation and even democracy.
After a breach of privilege notice to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut over his alleged remarks against the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the Uddhav Thackeray camp leader objected to the disciplinary panel, saying it was against natural justice and parliamentary democracy.
This comes after the BJP including senior Union Ministers lashed out at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Indian democracy in the UK alleging that the Congress leader attacked India on foreign soil.
The Union minister said Rahul Gandhi should apologise for his statement. He also hit back at the Congress, reminding them that it was under the Indira Gandhi regime that civil liberties were curbed.
"Democracy was murdered in Erode bypolls. Voters were threatened during bypolls. They were locked like cows and goats. All were made to vote. It was against democracy," an AIAMDK MLA said.
According to Dhankhar, the anti-India narratives are being spread to downsize the country's growth trajectory and dent functional democracy and constitutional institutions.
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday saying that the democratic backbone or structure of India remains intact and will stand the test of time regardless of "illogical opinion" passed freely both within the coun