New Delhi, Oct 15 Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday interacted with leaders of the NSUI, IYC and the Seva Dal in the backdrop of the party holding a series of protests against the government and the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and alleged poll irregularities.
The meeting was held at the Indira Bhawan headquarters of the party in the midst of a series of protests by the Congress since last week. Congress general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal, and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were also present at the meeting.
“India’s youth have always been at the forefront of shaping our nation’s political direction. Today, at Indira Bhavan, New Delhi, we had an insightful interaction with leaders of NSUI (National Students Union of India), IYC (Indian Youth Congress) and Seva Dal, who have courageously challenged the Modi Government’s authoritarianism, even while enduring brutal police crackdowns,” Kharge said on X while sharing pictures of the meeting.
“Our youth and frontal organisations remain steadfast in holding this anti-youth government accountable, defending democratic rights and safeguarding the credibility of our institutions. Their courage and conviction strengthen our collective resolve to protect India’s Democracy,” the Congress chief said.
Kharge and Gandhi met NSUI president Vinod Jakhar, Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib and Seva Dal chief organiser B V Srinivas. Besides, NSUI in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar and Youth Congress in-charge Manish Sharma were also present at the meeting.
Some leaders of the three party outfits were also present, with whom Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi interacted with.
Sources said the top party leadership also inspired and thanked the IYC, NSUI and Seva Dal leaders and workers for displaying courage during the series of protests against the EC and SIR and for withstanding atrocities by the police.
They also lauded their efforts in directly taking on the government and for holding the government accountable while highlighting the case of all Indians, especially the youth. PTI SKC 1.0.
(PTI News)
