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BJP plans counter-protest against oppn's march, 1984 anti-Sikh riots to be in focus

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The Bharatiya Janata Party expects around 5,000 participants, including Sikh community members and riot victims' families, to march through Delhi's Hari Nagar area. Senior leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized Rahul Gandhi for organizing an opposition event on a solemn anniversary, accusing Congress of insensitivity toward past violence. Meanwhile, the Congress-led INDIA bloc anticipates roughly 10 lakh attendees at Ramlila Maidan for a rally defending the Constitution and voting rights. Rahul Gandhi noted that their program was previously delayed by a day due to rain to protect senior participants.

Key points

  • The counter-demonstration seeks to highlight alleged Congress involvement in the 1984 vio…: The counter-demonstration seeks to highlight alleged Congress involvement in the 1984 violence ahead of upcoming Punjab elections.
  • Opposition leaders are framing their massive Ramlila Maidan assembly as an essential defe…: Opposition leaders are framing their massive Ramlila Maidan assembly as an essential defense of voting rights and the Constitution.
  • Clashing political rallies on November 1 will turn a sensitive historical anniversary int…: Clashing political rallies on November 1 will turn a sensitive historical anniversary into an active battleground for voter sentiment.

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BJP leaders, workers, and supporters carry national flags and party banners during the 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' protest march at Chandni Chowk in New Delhi on Wednesday

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party is planning to launch a counter-protest in Delhi against the Congress-led INDIA bloc's rally against voter irregularities at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, news agency ANI reported.According to the report, around 5,000 people are expected to participate in the march in the Hari Nagar area of the national capital.Members of the Sikh community, especially victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and their family members, are also likely to join the BJP's march as the party is gearing up for the upcoing Punjab assembly elections.Their participation is likely to bring the issue of the 1984 riots into focus, with the BJP seeking to highlight the alleged role of Congress leaders in the violence.This comes as the BJP has questioned Rahul Gandhi over holding the 'Delhi Chalo' march on November 1, which is also the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi following the assassination of former Prime…

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