Addressing a massive congregation of political leaders and activists at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, underscored his unwavering commitment to the INDIA bloc until his last breath.
Emphasizing the imperative of fortifying the INDIA bloc for the greater good of the nation’s Constitution, Abdullah reiterated, “Our objective today is to safeguard the Constitution of our country. We are witnessing an onslaught on our constitutional values. Even the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is facing threats. This is the grave reality we find ourselves in.”
Without explicitly naming any party, the former Chief Minister remarked, “Presently, efforts are being made to pitt people against each other. Communities are being pitted against one another – Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, and others. It’s incumbent upon us to awaken and raise our voices against this perilous situation. We must recognize the gravity of the situation and vote against those who have led us to this alarming state.”
The ‘Loktantra Bachao’ (Save Democracy) rally at Ramlila Maidan is being perceived as a display of solidarity and strength by the INDIA bloc ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The event saw the presence of several prominent leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, Trinamool Congress’ Derek O’Brien, among others.
The rally also extended its support to Aam Admi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, Jharkhand CM Hemand Soren, and others who have been detained by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Commenting on the arrests, Dr. Farooq Abdullah urged the people to participate vigorously in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and vote against those who are determined to undermine the essence of democracy and its institutions in the country.
“We must stand united, irrespective of our religious affiliations. Together, we must forge ahead, shoulder to shoulder, in every circumstance. Strengthening the INDIA bloc is paramount to thwart the sinister designs of divisive forces in the country,” Dr. Farooq asserted.
“We stand by you. We will not abandon this alliance until our last breath,” he affirmed.
