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INDIA Bloc leaders organised a massive rally at Delhi’s Ramlila maidan on Sunday. It was attended by several Opposition leaders.
Opposition leaders at INDIA bloc rally at Ramleela Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)
INDIA Bloc Rally Highlights: In a significant show of unity and to protest against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, a coalition of opposition parties gathered at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on Sunday for a massive rally titled “Save Democracy Rally”. Several prominent leaders from Opposition parties including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Bhagwant Mann, Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, and Sitaram Yechury are attending the rally.
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31 Mar 2024 03:34 PM (IST)
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi lists out five demands of INDIA bloc
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi lists out five demands of INDIA bloc at rally
1) Probe on election bonds under the supervision of the Supreme Court
2) The Government should stop freezing the accounts of Opposition parties.
3) Hemant Soren and Arvind Kejriwal should be released immediately
4) Wrong use of government agencies like ED and CBI must be stopped.
5) EC must ensure that equal opportunities are given to each party in upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
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31 Mar 2024 03:15 PM (IST)
No one stays in power for lifetime, says Priyanka Gandhi
Every year Ravana’s effigy is burnt here in Ramlila Maidan. BJP People call themselves as devotees of Lord Ram Ram. When he was in 14 years of exile, Lord Ram did not have anything, but Ravana had everything. Want to share a message to PM Modi that no one gets power for lifetime, says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi
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31 Mar 2024 03:09 PM (IST)
Hemant Soren arrested without any reason: Champai Soren
Hemant Soren will never cow down before the BJP government. He has been arrested without any reason. There is no case against him . A message will go out from this rally that the entire nation is one and united against, said Jharkhand CM Champai Soren.
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31 Mar 2024 03:03 PM (IST)
Fight is against corruption of BJP-led government: Mallikarjun Kharge
“High time that the BJP is defeated in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Not because of Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren, but for the people of the country. The fight is also against the corruption of the BJP and also to save the country The INDIA bloc has been made to save the country. We will not only fight but alos defeat the BJP. They can only scare the people. ,” said Kharge.
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31 Mar 2024 02:57 PM (IST)
RSS used to dislike Mahatma Gandhi and Congress, says Kharge
Before independence, RSS used to dislike Mahatma Gandhi and advised people to join the government jobs. On the other hand, those belonging to Congress sacrificed their lives for the country, says Kharge
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31 Mar 2024 02:53 PM (IST)
PM Modi does not want democracy in India: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
PM Modi does not want democracy in this country. Elections are not being held in a free and fair atmosphere. The government has frozen our accounts so that we cannot fight elections. The government is destroying agencies like CBI, ED one by one and trying to scare the people, This is the policy of PM Modi. Unless we free the country of BJP ideology it cannot be saved, says Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at rally.
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31 Mar 2024 02:43 PM (IST)
BJP cannot win more than 180 seats without EVMs: Rahul Gandhi
“Without EVMs, match-fixing, social media, and pressurising the press, they cannot win more than 180 seats,” said Rahul Gandhi
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31 Mar 2024 02:39 PM (IST)
BJP could have sent two CMs in jail six months before or after Lo sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi
BJP took two chief ministers into custody and also freezed accounts of Congress just months before pols. They could have done the same six months before or after Lok Sabha elections. If BJP wins Lok Sabha they will change the constitution and set the country on fire, says Rahul Gandhi
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31 Mar 2024 02:34 PM (IST)
BJP wants to change the constitution: Rahul Gandhi
“BJP may suppress the voice of the media but not that of the people. Nobody in the world has the power to suppress the voice of the masses. A BJP leader in his party wants to change the constitution. Our fight is the save the constitution of the country. Nobody benefitted by note ban decision of the government”, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
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31 Mar 2024 02:30 PM (IST)
PM Modi trying to suppress voice paties, says Rahul Gandhi
“These days IPL match is on. Have you heard of match fixing. This is done by putting pressure on opposition and umpire. Lok Sabha polls are approaching, PM Modi chose the umpire in this case. He arrested two of our players, He is trying to fix the match without EVM and social. Congress is biggest Opposition party. Its bank account freezed before Lok Sabha polls. What kind of elections is this? Politicians are being sent to jail. Apartt from PM Narendra, 2-3 rich businessmen are involved in this,” said Rahul Gandhi.
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31 Mar 2024 02:18 PM (IST)
BJP will not win but lose 400 Lok Saba seats this time: Akhilesh Yadav
“I think INDIA bloc leaders for this rally. This Ramlila Maidan is historic. Days of NDA Government is limited. They claim of winning 400 seast. If that’s true why are you afraid of Arvind Kejriwal? Why have you sent him and Hemant Soren in jail? They have destroyed the image of the country. BJP will not win , bit lose 400 seats, ” said Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav at rally.
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31 Mar 2024 02:12 PM (IST)
High time for secular parties to save the nation: Sitaram Yechury
“Today is the festival of Eater. It is believed that people get new energy on this day. Looking at the rally her, the belief seems to be have come true. The people of the country need to save democracy. the government is destroying the nation through corruption. Not only its time to remove this government but all secular parties must work hard to save the country,” said CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury
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31 Mar 2024 02:07 PM (IST)
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi reaches Ramlila Maidan
Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi has reached Ramlila Maidan to participate at INDIA bloc rally.
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31 Mar 2024 02:00 PM (IST)
BJP trying to divide the country: Farooq Abdullah
The BJP-led government is trying to divide the country on basis of religion. We must fight against the BJP’s efforts to divide the country, said National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah.
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31 Mar 2024 01:51 PM (IST)
TMC is and will be part of INDIA bloc: Derek O’Brien
Trinamool Congress is a and will be part of INDIA alliance. This a fight against the BJP lead Government’s corrupt rule. After Pulwama tragedy, ex governor Satyapal Malik did not want the truth of out brave jawans, who sacrificed their lives, to come out in open.
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31 Mar 2024 01:44 PM (IST)
Only tigers are put in jail: Tejaswai Yadav on Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest
The INDIA bloc leaders have gathered here today against the government trying to divide the country. Even if the BJP is confident of winning 400 seats, people of the country is supreme. We gave employment to 5 lak people in the country. On the other hand, PM Modi will not meet farmers. He promised to increase their salary, but did nothing for them We are not scared of BJP even if they have put ED and CBI against us. No need of scared of them. They have also put Kejriwal in jail. Only tigers are put in jail. PM Modi’s guarantee is like Chinese material” said RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav.
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31 Mar 2024 01:46 PM (IST)
Tejaswi Yadav slams PM Modi
Today we have seen, President Murmu was standing and conferring veteran leader LK Advani with Bharat Ratna, while PM Modi was sitting. He did not stood up before the PresidenT, said Tadav
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31 Mar 2024 01:33 PM (IST)
Government has not yet proved anything against CM Arvind Kejwial, says Kalpana Soren
” I am representing all women of the country as well tribal people here. Tribals have sacrificed a lot for thes country . A large number of people have gathered here, showing how people are looking to remove the BJP-lead governmnet from power. Because of your confidence n INDIA bloc , we have gathered here. People of the country are facing increasing in unemployment and price rice. people want’s this country too go. They have not proved anyhing against Arvind Kejriwal. Even Heman Soren is in jail for the last two months. We must join together to remove this government” said Kalpan Soren
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31 Mar 2024 01:23 PM (IST)
Remove BJP Government to save democracy: CPI’s D Raja
“Desh machao bjp hatao, democracy bachao, desh bachao. PM Modi and his government cannnot take the country for country. Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren have =been arrested. we condemn the arrest of two leaders,” said CPI leader D Raja at rally.
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31 Mar 2024 01:07 PM (IST)
‘Is BJP right in demanding Aevind Kejriwal’s resignation?’
“Is BJP right in demanding resignation of CM Arvind Kejriwal? He is a tiger and loved by the people of the country. I aam reading his message in front of you,” says Sunita Kejriwal, wife of CM Arvind Kejriwal at rally.
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31 Mar 2024 01:18 PM (IST)
‘Arvind Kejriwal is a true patriot’
“Your own Kejriwal has sent a message for you from jail. Before reading this message, I would like to ask you something. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi put my husband in jail, did the Prime Minister do the right thing? Do you believe that Kejriwal Ji is a true patriot and honest person? These BJP people are saying that Kejriwal ji is in jail, he should resign. Should he resign? Your Kejriwal is a lion, they will not be able to keep him in jail for long,” said Sunit Kejriwal at rally.
#WATCH | INDIA alliance rally: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal says, “Your own Kejriwal has sent a message for you from jail. Before reading this message, I would like to ask you something. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi put my husband in jail, did the Prime… pic.twitter.com/aZsdXXvJOO
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 01:11 PM (IST)
We will make a better India: Sunita Kejriwal read out Delhi CM’s message
“We will make a developed a better India, which will lead the world in science and technology. The India that will be free of hatred and corruption,” Sunita Kejwal reads out Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s message who is currently in jail.
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31 Mar 2024 01:02 PM (IST)
Several INDIA bloc leaders have arrived at the Rally which included former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.
Several INDIA bloc leaders have arrived at the Rally which included former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.
#WATCH | INDIA alliance rally: Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, and other INDIA alliance leaders present at the rally in Ramlila Maidan, Delhi. pic.twitter.com/JCMU1skuAH
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 12:34 PM (IST)
Jharkhand CM Champai Soren arrives in Delhi to attend the INDIA bloc’s Maha Rally
#WATCH | Delhi: Jharkhand CM Champai Soren arrives in Delhi to attend the INDIA bloc’s Maha Rally.
He says, “This Maha Rally of grand alliance is for saving the democracy and letting people know how the central government is promoting dictatorship.” pic.twitter.com/UzQsteAvIu
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 12:24 PM (IST)
‘With the misuse of the ED and CBI, democracy is under attack’: AAP Minister Gopal Rai from the Maha Rally at Ramlila Maidan
#WATCH | Delhi: From the Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan, AAP Minister Gopal Rai says, “Protests have erupted in the whole country after March 21. No one is able to understand why a sitting CM has been arrested. But it is not just Arvind Kejriwal. Before arresting the Delhi CM,… pic.twitter.com/GBxuDn7okp
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 12:02 PM (IST)
INDIA Bloc’s mega rally all set to begin soon
INDIA Bloc’s mega rally all set to begin soon as Opposition gather at Ramlila Maidan.
#WATCH | Visuals from the INDIA alliance rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.
INDIA alliance is holding a rally here against the arrest of Delhi CM and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/FXwwyQjLXg
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 11:50 AM (IST)
Punjab CM Bhagwant and Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita leave for Ramlila Madian
#WATCH | Delhi: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann along with Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal leave for Ramlila Maidan to attend the INDIA alliance rally pic.twitter.com/uCYhUes7MN
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 11:26 AM (IST)
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti arrives at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi to attend the INDIA Alliance ‘Maha Rally’
#WATCH | PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti arrives at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi to attend the INDIA Alliance ‘Maha Rally’ pic.twitter.com/Lzg0YH88F4
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 11:24 AM (IST)
NCP SCP Chief Sharad Pawar lands in Delhi to attend the INDIA Alliance Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan
#WATCH | Delhi: NCP SCP Chief Sharad Pawar lands in Delhi to attend the INDIA Alliance Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan pic.twitter.com/GTfbVy3Ym6
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 11:08 AM (IST)
The aim is to end the dictatorship: AAP leader Gopal Rai on INDIA bloc rally
#WATCH | On the INDIA bloc’s rally at Ramlila Maidan today, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai says, “Today protest is happening as to why a sitting CM was arrested. Today the aim is to end the dictatorship…” pic.twitter.com/vWQMt8WdQN
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 10:48 AM (IST)
‘This rally is going to send a great message across the country’: General Secretary of Communist Party of India (CPI) D. Raja
#WATCH | Delhi: On INDIA bloc rally today, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi says, “…It is not ‘Loktantra Bachao’ rally but in reality, it is ‘Parivar Bachao, bhrashtachar chhupao’ rally…” pic.twitter.com/sWitcglVIx
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 10:22 AM (IST)
‘It is not ‘Loktantra Bachao’ rally but ‘Parivar Bachao, bhrashtachar chhupao’ rally’: BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi
#WATCH | Delhi: On INDIA bloc rally today, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi says, “…It is not ‘Loktantra Bachao’ rally but in reality, it is ‘Parivar Bachao, bhrashtachar chhupao’ rally…” pic.twitter.com/sWitcglVIx
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 10:01 AM (IST)
Prominent political leaders to attend ‘Loktantra Bachao’ rally at Ramlila Maidan
Leaders from various political parties are set to attend the “loktantra bachao” rally, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, former party president Rahul Gandhi, and possibly former chief Sonia Gandhi. Additionally, prominent figures like Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Tejashwi Yadav, Nationalist Congress Party’s Sharad Pawar, and Shiv Sena’s Uddhav Thackeray will also be present. Other notable attendees include Trinamool Congress’ Derek O’Brien, National Conference’s Farooq Abdullah, PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti, Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury, CPI leader D Raja, DMK’s Tiruchi Siva, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann along with AAP MLAs. Kalpana Soren, the wife of incarcerated former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will also participate in the rally.
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31 Mar 2024 09:59 AM (IST)
Delhi Police traffic advisory in view of INDIA bloc mega rally: Diversions in key areas
The Delhi Police’s traffic advisory stipulates that movement will be regulated and potentially restricted in several areas: the Ranjeet Singh Flyover from Barakhamba Road to Guru Nanak Chowk, Vivekanand Marg from Minto Road to the Kamla Market roundabout, Hamdard Chowk, JLN Marg from Delhi Gate to Guru Nanak Chowk and Ajmeri Gate, the stretch from the Kamla Market roundabout to Guru Nanak Chowk, and Chaman Lal Marg near VIP Gate, Guru Nanak Chowk to Turkman Gate, all between 9 am and 3 pm. Additionally, traffic diversion measures may be enforced on Rajghat Chowk, Minto Road, DDU Marg, Mirdard Chowk, Paharganj Chowk, A-Point, and Delhi Gate starting from 9 am. Commuters heading towards ISBT, the railway station, or the airport are advised to plan their journeys with ample time.
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31 Mar 2024 09:56 AM (IST)
Delhi traffic police issue traffic advisory in view of mega rally at Ramlila Maidan
Traffic Advisory
In view of a political rally at Ramlila Maidan on March 31, 2024, traffic will be affected.
Kindly follow the traffic advisory. #DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/UBozpP2wVA
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) March 30, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 09:30 AM (IST)
‘Central agencies like ED and CBI are being sent behind opposition parties’: AAP leader Dilip Pandey on INDIA alliance rally
#WATCH | Delhi: On INDIA alliance rally at Ramlila Maidan, AAP leader Dilip Pandey says, ” People believe that if BJP remains in power in the centre, then the constitution can’t be saved. Central agencies like ED and CBI are being sent behind opposition parties…this is the… pic.twitter.com/dIOGhPTuF2
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 09:21 AM (IST)
‘We are raising our voices against dictatorship’: AAP Minister Raaj Kumar Anand
#WATCH | Delhi: On the INDIA bloc’s rally at Ramlila Maidan today, AAP Minister Raaj Kumar Anand says, “Actions against the Constitution are being taken, there is a dictatorship. We are raising our voices against it. The arrest of Arvind Kejriwal has no proof and to protest… pic.twitter.com/2S2Dc0ZMf7
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 09:08 AM (IST)
‘There is anger among people of Delhi against Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest’: AAP Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj
#WATCH | Delhi: On the INDIA bloc’s rally at Ramlila Maidan today, AAP Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj says, “We went to the streets of Delhi and we saw that there is anger among the people against Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest. The people did not like that a CM is jailed. At the Ramlila… pic.twitter.com/l9yTEQ7oQY
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 08:52 AM (IST)
‘Elaborate security arrangements have been made to maintain law and order’: DCP Central M Harshvardhan on INDIA bloc rally
#WATCH | Delhi: On security arrangements for the INDIA Alliance Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan today, DCP Central M Harshvardhan says, “To maintain the law and order and to ensure smooth traffic movement, elaborate arrangements have been made. The organisers of the rally have… pic.twitter.com/RdU1rMz8sd
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 08:39 AM (IST)
‘We want to abolish dictatorship and save democracy’: AAP leader Balbir Singh on INDIA bloc rally
#WATCH | Delhi: On the INDIA bloc’s rally at Ramlila Maidan today, Punjab Minister and AAP leader Balbir Singh says, “We want to abolish the dictatorship and save the democracy and the Constitution. This is a Maha Rally by the INDI Alliance. All the leaders of the alliance will… pic.twitter.com/WRSEZye8fm
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 08:27 AM (IST)
Sunita Kejriwal to attend INDIA alliance rally at Ramlila Maidan
Delhi CM and AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal to attend INDIA alliance rally at Ramlila Maidan
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31 Mar 2024 08:20 AM (IST)
INDIA alliance to hold ‘Loktantra Bachao’ rally against Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest
#WATCH | Delhi: INDIA alliance to hold rally against the arrest of Delhi CM and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, at Ramlila Maidan from 11 am today
(Visuals from the Ramlila Maidan) pic.twitter.com/D7MsbGaETy
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 08:03 AM (IST)
Bhagwant Mann to attend ‘Loktantra Bacho’ rally at Ramlila Maidan
Punjab Chief Minister and AAP leader Bhagwant Mann will attend the ‘Loktantra Bacho’ rally at Ramlila Maidan today.
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31 Mar 2024 07:49 AM (IST)
Mallikarjun Kharge to attend ‘Loktantra Bachao’ rally today
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge will be in attendance of the ‘Loktantra Bachao’ rally today at Ramlila Maidan.
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31 Mar 2024 07:27 AM (IST)
Preparations underway at Ramlila Maidan, for INDIA bloc’s ‘maharally
#WATCH | Delhi: Preparations underway at Ramlila Maidan, for INDIA bloc’s ‘maharally’ to protest against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest. pic.twitter.com/AukApBQnsl
— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024
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31 Mar 2024 07:14 AM (IST)
BJP takes jibe at INDIA bloc, describes rally as ‘Bhrashtachar Bachao Andolan’
The BJP attacked the INDIA bloc, describing its rally as ‘Bhrashtachar Bachao Andolan’ (save corrupt movement).“Arvind Kejriwal used to say that he would put Lalu Yadav, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi in jail because they have done ‘bhrashtachar’ and today, when Kejriwal is in jail, the courts are not giving him relief, so he is taking the support of the same Lalu Prasad Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav, and Rahul Gandhi, and he’s asking why he is put in jail,” said BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla.
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31 Mar 2024 07:08 AM (IST)
INDIA alliance rally at Ramlila Maidan signals uinity amidst Kejriwal’s arrest
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