I.N.D.I.A bloc Maharally: 'We have to decide whether we want democracy or dictatorship,' says Kharge
Kejriwal's message read by his wife Sunia Kejriwal, included 6 guarantees on behalf of the I.N.D.I.A bloc -- uninterrupted power supply, free electricity for the poor, government schools, Mohalla Clinics and multispeciality hospitals, minimum support price for farmers, and full statehood for Delhi.
In a show of opposition unity ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders on Sunday came together at the 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at the Ramlila maidan, New Delhi in the backdrop of Delhi Chief Minsiter Arvind Kejriwal's arrest. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI general secretary D Raja, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, NC's Farooq Abdullah and Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren were among those present.
Wife of Delhi CM, Sunita Kejriwal, read out her husband's message from Enforcement Directorate custody at the INDIA bloc maharally. Tyranny won't work and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal cannot be kept behind bars for long, she read. In her maiden speech at a political rally, Sunita also asked people whether Kejriwal should resign as Chief Minister. "The BJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Kejriwal. Should he resign? Is his arrest justified? He is a 'sher' (lion). They won't be able to keep him behind bars for long," she said.
Live updates : I.N.D.I.A bloc Maharally Live
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March 31, 2024 3:34 PM (IST)
BJP did not like the upliftment of the backwards classes: Jharkhand CM Champai Soren
Jharkhand CM Champai Soren attacked the Modi government saying it did not like the upliftment of the backwards classes and communities that Hemant Soren did in Jharkhand.
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March 31, 2024 3:14 PM (IST)
You have to decide if you want democracy or dictatorship: Kharge
Addressing the INDIA alliance rally at Ramlila Maidan, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the government, saying this is the time to decide whether we want democracy or dictatorship.
"You have to decide if you want democracy or dictatorship... Those who support dictatorship need to be kicked out of the country... BJP and RSS are like poison. You will die even if you taste poison..," he added.
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March 31, 2024 3:11 PM (IST)
Kejriwal is not a person, Arvind Kejriwal is the name of an ideology: Mann
At the Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan, Punjab CM and AAP leader Bhagwant Mann attacked the BJP saying it can arrest Arvind Kejriwal, but not his ideology.
"In which jail will you send the lakhs of Kejriwals that are born in India. Arvind Kejriwal is not a person, Arvind Kejriwal is the name of an ideology... Today, the I.N.D.I.A bloc is together. But they don't want us to be together..," he added.
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March 31, 2024 2:49 PM (IST)
If BJP's match-fixing succeeds, Constitution will be destroyed: Rahul Gandhi
During the I.N.D.I.A rally at Ramlila Maidan, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said If you do not vote with full force, their match-fixing will succeed; if that succeeds, the Constitution will be destroyed.
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March 31, 2024 2:42 PM (IST)
Congress biggest opposition party, all its accounts frozen; what kind of election is this: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi attacked the government, saying Congress biggest opposition party, all its accounts frozen; what kind of election is this?
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March 31, 2024 2:40 PM (IST)
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi questions EVMs
Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the I.N.D.I.A bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan, said without EVMs, match-fixing, social media, and pressurising the press, they cannot win more than 180 seats.
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March 31, 2024 2:38 PM (IST)
Govt is attacking democracy: Pawar
INDIA alliance rally: NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar said the government (central government) has arrested the Delhi CM, Jharkhand CM and also put many other leaders from different states in jail and this action is an attack on democracy and the Constitution.
It is our responsibility to save it, he added.
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March 31, 2024 2:35 PM (IST)
Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP
At the Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the BJP asking if they were confident of winning 400 seats, then why have they sent CMs to jail.
"These people are giving the slogan of '400 Paar'. If you are going to win more than 400 seats, then why are you scared of the AAP leader... You have sent elected CMs to jail, not just the Indians but the whole world is criticising it... The BJP claims to be the biggest political party in the world, but it is the biggest liar party in the universe... If they have to use ED, CBI and IT to stay in power, then they are not going to win 400 but lose 400... The BJP has raised the highest amount of funds using ED and CBI," he added.
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March 31, 2024 2:27 PM (IST)
Rahul Gandhi addresses I.N.D.I.A bloc Maharally
Rahul Gandhi addressed I.N.D.I.A bloc Maharally said the match is being fixed by threatening umpire. "Umpire is picked by PM Modi. Two players were arrested by the Narendra Modi," said Gandhi.
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March 31, 2024 2:23 PM (IST)
TMC) is very much was, is and will be part of the INDIA alliance: Derek O'Brien
All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) is very much was, is and will be part of the INDIA alliance, said TMC MP Derek O'Brien at Ramlila maidan.
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March 31, 2024 2:20 PM (IST)
ED, CBI and IT are working like cells of BJP: Tejashwi Yadav
At the Maharally at the Ramlila Maidan, former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said the ED, CBI and IT are working like the cells of the BJP.
"Lalu Ji has been harassed a lot of times. There have been cases against me. My mother, my sisters, my brother-in-law, all the relatives of my father, there were cases against everyone... Many of our leaders are being raided currently. ED, IT raids are behind us, but we are not going to be scared... We will struggle. Only lions are caged. All of us are lions...We are fighting for you," he added.
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March 31, 2024 2:16 PM (IST)
Sonia Gandhi at I.N.D.I.A alliance rally at Ramlila Maidan
Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi spoke to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal at the I.N.D.I.A bloc rally in Ramlila Maidan, Delhi.
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March 31, 2024 1:51 PM (IST)
Action is attack on democracy and Constitution: Sharad Pawar on Kejriwal's arrest
"This government (central government) has arrested the Delhi CM, Jharkhand CM and also put many other leaders from different states in jail. This action is an attack on democracy and the Constitution...It is our responsibility to save it," he said.
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March 31, 2024 1:18 PM (IST)
If you give opportunity to I.N.D.I.A bloc, we'll build a great nation: Sunita Kejriwal
Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, delivered a powerful message on behalf of her husband from his Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody, emphasising the potential of the I.N.D.I.A bloc to transform the nation positively.
Kejriwal's statement: Addressing the public from the ED custody, Sunita Kejriwal conveyed her husband's message, asserting that if the I.N.D.I.A bloc is given the opportunity, they will work tirelessly to build a great nation.
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March 31, 2024 12:48 PM (IST)
Uddhav Thackeray warns of encroaching dictatorship in India
In a bold statement, Maharashtra's former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray expressed grave concerns about the trajectory of India’s governance, cautioning that the nation is veering towards a dictatorship. His remarks, delivered during a public address, underscored the growing apprehensions surrounding the state of democracy in the country.
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March 31, 2024 12:31 PM (IST)
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi joins I.N.D.I.A bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan
Delhi witnessed a surge of enthusiasm as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi graced the INDIA alliance rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. His arrival added momentum to the gathering, drawing attention from supporters and political observers alike.
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March 31, 2024 11:51 AM (IST)
I.N.D.I.A bloc Maharally begins
I.N.D.I.A bloc Maharally began as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal arrived at the stage at Ramlila maidan, New Delhi.
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March 31, 2024 11:36 AM (IST)
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray attacks BJP over 'family' remark
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray attacked the BJP, saying the saffron party does not understand the meaning of family, one has to take responsibility of the family.
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March 31, 2024 11:21 AM (IST)
Our aim is to end the dictatorship: AAP leader Gopal Rai
Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai said the objective of the rally is to protest Arvind Kejriwal's arrest.
"Today's protest is happening as to why a sitting CM was arrested. Today the aim is to end the dictatorship," he said.
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March 31, 2024 10:27 AM (IST)
Kejriwal remained deeply concerned about the welfare of Delhi: Atishi
As the I.N.D.I.A bloc’s rally unfolded at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan today, AAP Minister Atishi highlighted the substantial turnout, emphasising the nationwide support against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister.
At 10 am, crowds have already amassed, with attendees representing various parts of the country. Minister Atishi underscored the widespread solidarity, stressing Kejriwal’s pivotal role in transforming the lives of Delhi’s citizens. Despite his arrest, Kejriwal remained deeply concerned about the welfare of Delhi and continues to relay messages to the public.
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March 31, 2024 9:25 AM (IST)
AAP supporters converge at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan
AAP workers convened at Ramlila Maidan ahead of 'Save Democracy' rally by I.N.D.I.A Bloc.
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March 31, 2024 9:13 AM (IST)
Sunita Kejriwal to attend rally at Ramlila Maidan
Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convener Arvind Kejriwal, is slated to participate in the upcoming rally organized by the I.N.D.I.A alliance at Ramlila Maidan.