Congress parties in Himachal and Uttarakhand mobilize for Delhi rally

Congress party units in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are mobilizing thousands of workers to attend a mega rally in New Delhi on November 1. The event, organized under the INDIA bloc, is focused on themes of protecting democracy and the Constitution.

In Himachal Pradesh, the party aims to send between 10,000 and 15,000 workers to Ramlila Maidan. HPCC president Vinay Kumar stated that approximately 200 buses and 500 other vehicles have been arranged to transport members, including ministers, MLAs, and various frontal organizations. The party is demanding a return to ballot papers and protesting against the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), alleging electoral irregularities.

Similarly, the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee has announced that thousands of its members will participate in the ‘Vote Bachao-Desh Bachao’ rally. Vice president Rajiv Mehrishi alleged that democratic institutions are facing challenges and criticized the central government for attempting to suppress the opposition. The Uttarakhand unit specifically cited concerns regarding the fairness of the electoral process and irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists.