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Congress Leaders Seek CJI Meeting Amid 'Undeclared Emergency' Claims
Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi plan to discuss the independence of constitutional institutions and alleged electoral malpractice with the Chief Justice of India.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has announced plans to meet the Chief Justice of India (CJI) alongside senior party leader Rahul Gandhi. The meeting aims to address pressing issues concerning the independence of constitutional institutions within the country, according to Kharge's statement.
Mr. Kharge has articulated specific concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission and has criticised new legislation. He contends that these legislative changes contribute to electoral malpractice, characterising the prevailing political climate as an "undeclared Emergency" orchestrated by the government.
The Congress president's remarks come a day after a significant police crackdown on protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The widespread action resulted in thousands of detentions and a subsequent internet shutdown in various affected areas.
The proposed meeting with the Chief Justice of India signifies the Congress party's intent to formally raise its grievances at the highest judicial level, highlighting what it perceives as critical threats to democratic processes and institutional autonomy.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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