The Congress party is set to hold a major political rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital today, December 14, to intensify its campaign against the BJP-led government over alleged “vote chori” and the SIR issue. Party leaders are framing the event as a crucial step in a decisive political battle.
Extensive Preparations and Mobilization
The rally was organized in response to a call from AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi.
- Jharkhand’s Participation: Jharkhand Congress President Keshav Mahto Kamlesh highlighted the extensive preparations made by the state unit. He confirmed that party leaders, workers, and representatives from all districts of Jharkhand have already arrived in Delhi in large numbers, calling the event “historic.”
- Decisive Battle: Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel echoed this sentiment, stating that the “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod” rally marks the party’s move toward a decisive political struggle aimed at mobilizing public support and presenting Congress’s concerns directly.
Background on the Campaign
The event follows heightened political activity surrounding the Congress’s campaign against alleged electoral irregularities:
- Previous Protests: On November 27, Youth Congress workers staged a protest in Lucknow as part of the ongoing “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod” campaign over the SIR issue. That protest escalated, leading to detentions after demonstrators attempted to breach police barricades and block roads.
The Congress aims to use the Ramlila Maidan platform to rally public support against the government on these key issues.