New Delhi: Leaders of the Opposition-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc are scheduled to hit the streets today to protest against the suspension of a historic number of MPs from Parliament in an “undemocratic manner” during the Winter Session. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party president Rahul Gandhi and other members of the alliance will address the protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar at 11 am.
Meanwhile, a nationwide protest has also been scheduled at all district headquarters, Kharge said. 146 MPs were suspended from Parliament, which the INDIA bloc considers “undemocratic.” Their protest aims to highlight this concern and possibly pressure the government to reconsider the suspensions. The protest could garner media attention and public support for the INDIA bloc’s stance. It could also put pressure on the government to engage in dialogue with the opposition. However, the protest might face criticism from the ruling party, and its effectiveness might depend on how well it is organized and how much public support it gathers.
On Thursday, the Opposition MPs, including those suspended, marched from Parliament to Vijay Chowk as a mark of protest against the move by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
During the earlier protest, Kharge urged the government to “behave democratically”, alleging that the BJP does not have faith in democracy.
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