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Karnataka Congress Rallies in Delhi: Over 1,000 Workers Join 'Vote Chori' Protest

Karnataka's entire Congress contingent is heading to the capital for a major demonstration. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is leading the charge, confirming that all legislators and over a thousand party workers will attend. The protest at Ramlila Maidan is designed to bolster Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' campaign against alleged electoral malpractice. Shivakumar also mentioned he has to handle a separate legal notice from Delhi police upon arrival.

Key Points: DK Shivakumar Leads Karnataka Congress Protest at Delhi Ramlila Maidan

  • Over 100 Karnataka MLAs and MLCs are traveling to Delhi for the protest
  • The 'Vote Chori' campaign began with a major convention in Bengaluru's Freedom Park
  • Shivakumar must also respond to a Delhi Police notice in the National Herald case
  • The protest aims to support Rahul Gandhi and AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge
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All Cong legislators, over 1,000 party workers from K'taka to attend Delhi protest tomorrow: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirms all state Congress legislators and over 1,000 workers will join Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' protest in Delhi on Sunday.

"We have asked all our block presidents and legislators to take part in the campaign against ‘Vote Chori’. - DK Shivakumar"

Bengaluru, Dec 13

All legislators and more than 1, 000 party workers from Karnataka are attending the ‘Vote Chori’ protest at Ramleela Maidan in Delhi on Sunday to strengthen the hands of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said state Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar here on Saturday.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said, “The ‘Vote Chori’ campaign began in our state with a massive convention at Freedom Park in Bengaluru. Another major event will be held on Sunday at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. More than 1,000 party workers from Karnataka have already reached Delhi.”

He said that party leaders had travelled to Delhi by train and flight from all parts of the state, adding that more than 100 MLAs and MLCs would attend the event.

“I will also join them,” said the state Congress chief.

He said that even after poll defeats, party leader Rahul Gandhi organised a similar event to create awareness among the people. “AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge is also leading the agitation. We are all joining to support the campaign,” Shivakumar said.

Asked whether he would meet top leaders on Saturday night or Sunday morning, the deputy CM said it would be very late by the time he reaches Delhi.

“I also have to respond to the notice issued to me by the Delhi Police in connection with the ‘National Herald’ case. If I get time, I will attend to that,” he said.

“I am busy today. However, I will collect the required papers and attend the Delhi event,” Shivakumar said, adding that MLAs and MLCs were reaching Delhi on their own.

“We have asked all our block presidents and legislators to take part in the campaign against ‘Vote Chori’,” he said.

“The Congress party had raised this issue during the Karnataka Assembly elections. Through the ‘Chilume’ organisation, they, the BJP, were trying to misuse power. Many officials have been suspended in this connection. We will pursue this matter and fight for the vote of the common man. The Congress party has always stood for democracy and the Constitution,” Shivakumar underlined.

Saying that election results might come and go, but the party and its workers will fight to protect the rights of the people.

When asked about Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara’s statement that the houses of drug peddlers should be bulldozed despite a Supreme Court order against such action, Shivakumar said the minister had spoken from his experience.

“Why were they silent in Uttar Pradesh? What all transpired there? All this needs to be discussed,” he said.

Asked about the Supreme Court order against bulldozing the houses of accused persons, which followed similar actions in Uttar Pradesh, Shivakumar said he would speak on the issue later.

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- IANS

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Priyanka N
While the cause might be important, the timing and scale feel like political drama. So much taxpayer money spent on travel and logistics for a protest in Delhi? Couldn't this energy be focused on solving Bengaluru's traffic or water crisis? Just my thought.
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow Indian political strategies. The coordination from a southern state to a national capital protest is quite an operation. The mention of the National Herald case adds another layer to this.
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Vikram M
Protecting the vote of the common man is the bedrock of democracy. If there was misuse through Chilume, it must be exposed and fought, no matter which party is involved. Jai Hind.
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Anjali F
Shivakumar is a shrewd politician. Managing to link this protest, the Herald case notice, and even the bulldozer debate in one press meet. The real test is whether this protest translates to any concrete action for voters back home.
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Michael C
The scale of political mobilization described here is impressive. Over 1000 workers and all legislators traveling from Karnataka to Delhi highlights how federal and national politics are deeply interconnected in India.

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