Ponnam Slams Centre over Restrictions on Jantar Mantar Protest

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday slammed the Centre for scuttling the democratic rights of the people to protest at Janatar Mantar demanding resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. 

“Every citizen in India has the right to protest democratically. On behalf of Telangana Congress party, we strongly condemn the actions such as stopping transport facilities in Delhi, metro trains, and internet without any opportunity to stage protest,” he



said.

The Minister found fault with the Centre for deploying thousands of police, obstructing protesters, and making arrests. “The right to vote is the most crucial weapon of democracy. When people are worried about losing that right to vote, the Central government, which should solve their problems, should act responsibly. Appropriate action should be taken considering the allegations against the protection of voters' rights,” he said.