Politics
Rahul Gandhi backs CJP after 5-day custody
The Indian Express··3d ago
Rahul Gandhi said waving the Tricolour at Jantar Mantar in a peaceful protest is not a crime. On Wednesday he wrote on X that jailing youth for it is an act of cowardice. The remarks followed five days’ judicial custody for CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Gandhi said Jantar Mantar belongs to the people of India.
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What It Means For You
- Gandhi framed peaceful Tricolour protests at Jantar Mantar as lawful citizen action, not a crime.
- He linked students, youth, journalists and the INDIA bloc under one demand for constitutional rights.
- Das and Ranka were already in five days’ judicial custody when he posted the statement.
What's Happening
- Gandhi wrote that jailing youth for waving the Tricolour is an act of cowardice.
- He said Jantar Mantar belongs to the people of India and that protesters will reclaim it.
- Hindustan Times reported this as his first public backing of CJP after the custody order.
What Triggered The Statement
- CJP leaders were sent to custody after police said they breached Jantar Mantar after de-notification.
- Gandhi is Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Congress MP.
- The INDIA bloc has also staged protests seeking the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation.
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