NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has spoken out in support of Rahul Gandhi, former President of the Indian National Congress, after his membership in Parliament was cancelled. In a tweet, Kejriwal criticized the current government’s efforts to create a one-party rule in the country by eliminating opposition parties. He expressed concern over the current state of democracy in the country and urged all citizens to come together to save the country from the grip of dictatorship.
एक अहंकारी तानाशाह, कम-पढ़े लिखे व्यक्ति से देश को बचाना पड़ेगा@RahulGandhi को Lok Sabha की सदस्यता से बर्खास्त कर देना कायराना है
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) March 24, 2023
हम इस Judgement से सहमत नहीं हैं
देश में सभी डरे हुए हैं
अब लोगों को खड़ा होना पड़ेगा, मेरी लोगों से Appeal—ये देश सबका है
—CM @ArvindKejriwal pic.twitter.com/hmdlMlESLu
Kejriwal’s statement comes amidst a crackdown on opposition leaders in India. Rahul Gandhi’s membership was cancelled after he allegedly violated COVID-19 protocols during a protest in Parliament. This move has been widely criticized by opposition leaders, who have accused the government of suppressing dissent and curbing democratic freedoms.
लोक सभा से राहुल गांधी जी का निष्कासन चौंकाने वाला है। देश बहुत कठिन दौर से गुज़र रहा है। पूरे देश को इन्होंने डरा कर रखा हुआ है। 130 करोड़ लोगों को इनकी अहंकारी सत्ता के ख़िलाफ़ एकत्र होना होगा।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 24, 2023
Kejriwal’s appeal to the countrymen to unite and save democracy highlights the growing concern over the state of democracy in India. Many believe that the current government is increasingly becoming authoritarian and is actively working to silence opposition voices.
The statements by Kejriwal and other opposition leaders are a reminder that democracy is a precious right that must be defended at all costs. The people of India must remain vigilant and speak out against any attempts to suppress their voices and curtail their freedom. Only by standing together can they protect the values that make India a vibrant and diverse democracy.