Congress demands Shah’s ouster, investigation into Modi’s role
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Congress demands Shah’s ouster, investigation into Modi’s role
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NEW DELHI: Farmers protest and Pegasus snooping scandal echoed in the capital on Thursday as Congress MPs led a protest in the Parliament complex demanding withdrawal of controversial farm laws. All the Congress state units undertook march to Raj Bhavans in their states to amplify the demand for a judicial inquiry into the snooping controversy and resignation of home minister Amit Shah as also an investigation into the role of PM Narendra Modi. Led by Rahul Gandhi, Congress members protested in front of the Gandhi statue in the Parliament campus, slamming the Modi government. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha members Partap Bajwa and Deepender Hooda moved a breach of privilege notice in the House against the Delhi Police, after they were stopped by the cops from addressing the media near Vijay Chowk. A video of their altercation, where a police officer interrupted their TV interview and demanded that they move away, went viral. The cops also asked the MPs to speak to their superior officer, resulting in strong rebuff from parliamentarians which included Congress MP K C Venugopal. TNN
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-07-23
Coverage
India