Rahul Gandhi Disqualification Live Updates: Congress's Mega Protest Today, Cops Deny Permission

Congress holds countrywide protests over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification.

New Delhi:

The Congress is holding a day-long satyagraha across the country today to protest party leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha following his conviction in a defamation case. The police has denied permission for the protest, but the party is going ahead with it. In Delhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will lead the sankalp satyagraha at Raj Ghat.

Here are the LIVE updates on Congress protests over Rahul Gandhi Disqualification:

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Mar 26, 2023 14:24 (IST)

Rahul Gandhi's Disqualification Means Ending Democracy: Prithviraj Chavan

Disqualification of Rahul Gandhi means hurting & ending democracy. We are making an effort to protect democracy. This is our peaceful Satyagraha. Further course of action will be decided...We'll legally appeal against this action (disqualification), & legal battle will be fought.... pic.twitter.com/rQCn78kbym
- ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2023

Mar 26, 2023 13:05 (IST)

Gujarat Congress Leaders Detained During Protest Over Rahul Gandhi Row
Several Congress functionaries were detained in Gujarat today during the party's 'Sankalp Satyagrah' agitation against the disqualification of their leader Rahul Gandhi as Lok Sabha MP following his conviction in a defamation case by a Surat court. Police detained state Congress chief Jagdish Tahor, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Amit Chavda and senior leader Bharatsinh Solanki along with party workers when they arrived at Lal Darwaza in Ahmedabad to protest.

Mar 26, 2023 12:39 (IST)

"One Who Walks The Path Of Untruth...": Yogi Adityanath Slams Congress Protest
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and scoffed at the party's 'Sankalp Satyagraha' against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as an MP. "One who walks on the path of untruth cannot talk about Satyagraha," he said, adding that the inspiration was given by Mahatma Gandhi to follow the path of Satyagraha and those who weaken the democracy cannot do Satyagraha. Without naming anyone, he said that people steeped in corruption cannot do Satyagraha.

Mar 26, 2023 12:23 (IST)

Such people are not disqualified from the Parliament, they are not sent to jail, and they are not stopped from contesting elections for years. They have insulted my family a lot of times, but we kept quiet: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pic.twitter.com/a8v0GZz6E9
- ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2023

Mar 26, 2023 11:55 (IST)

"They Want To Silence Rahul Gandhi, But They're Mistaken": Haryana Congress Chief
Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan said Rahul Gandhi has been raising his voice against the BJP-led Centre on various issues. "They want to silence his voice, but they are mistaken," said Haryana Congress chief.

Mar 26, 2023 11:53 (IST)

Punjab Congress Chief Questions Prompt Disqualification Of Rahul Gandhi

Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring alleged that the action against Rahul Gandhi was taken because the BJP-led Centre was "scared" of his next speech in Parliament on the Adani issue. He said a "tearing hurry" was shown by the Lok Sabha Secretariat in disqualifying Rahul Gandhi allegedly at the behest of the BJP-led government.

Mar 26, 2023 11:51 (IST)

"They Insulted My Family, But Rahul Gandhi Went And Hugged PM": Priyanka Gandhi

"They kept insulting our family continuously, but Rahul Gandhi went to Modi ji and hugged in the parliament. My brother told him he has no hatred for him. He said their ideologies may differ but there is no hatred. Is this the country's tradition to keep insulting a person? My family learnt what a democracy is with its blood. We are not going to be afraid," said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Mar 26, 2023 11:34 (IST)

Rahul Gandhi's Remark Was In Karnataka, Case In Gujarat: Congress Chief M Kharge

"This Satyagraha is just for today but such Satyagrahas will be done across the country. Rahul Gandhi is fighting for the common people. The statement (Modi surname) was given by Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka but the case was transferred to Gujarat. BJP did not have the power to file the defamation case in Karnataka," says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Mar 26, 2023 10:56 (IST)

Denied Permission, Congress Now Holding Protest Near Rajghat

After being denied permission to hold satyagraha at Rajghat, senior Congress leaders are holding the protest event outside the Gandhi Samadhi at the service road adjoining Rajghat.

Mar 26, 2023 10:52 (IST)

Pics: Priyanka Gandhi, M Kharge At Congress Protest At Rajghat

Delhi | Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Jairam Ramesh, KC Venugopal and other leaders arrive at Rajghat to protest against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as a member of Parliament. pic.twitter.com/13Kl3c9KNW
- ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2023

Mar 26, 2023 10:40 (IST)

Priyanka Gandhi, M Kharge At Protest Over Rahul Gandhi's Disqualification

The Congress is holding a day-long satyagraha across the country today to protest party leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha.

In Delhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are leading the satyagraha even after their protest request at Raj Ghat was turned down by the police in view of law and order and traffic reasons.

Delhi Police has increased the security and banned large gatherings around Raj Ghat. Read here

Mar 26, 2023 10:23 (IST)

"Rahul Gandhi Fighting For The Country, BJP Not Letting Him Speak": Congress Chief

"BJP is not letting Rahul Gandhi speak. Rahul Gandhi is fighting for the nation, and for the right of the public and we will not stop. Today we are going to the Gandhi Smarak and will do Satyagraha there," said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Mar 26, 2023 10:22 (IST)

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler has joined the party's Sankalp Satyagraha at Rajghat. The Congress is holding a day-long Sankalp Satyagraha at Rajghat to protest against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as a member of Parliament.

Mar 26, 2023 10:20 (IST)

Delhi Police Deny Permission To Congress Protest At Rajghat
The Delhi Police has denied permission to the Congress for holding 'satyagraha' at Rajghat to protest against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha, officials said on Sunday. In a letter, the Delhi Police said the request was rejected due to law and order and traffic reasons and prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC have been imposed in and around Rajghat.