'Dande ka jawab': Rahul Gandhi uses flute in response to ‘police baton’ as protesters allege assault
Here's the latest protest news from across India:
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday held a press conference to counter what he described as authorities' “danda" (stick) treatment to the growing protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Adding to this, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at a press conference on Wednesday Gandhi introduced a flute artist - Samar - who played ' Vaishnav jan to tene kahiye' song on the instrument in a symbolic answer to ‘danda’.
Meanwhile, "Dande ka jawab dande se [A stick counter to sticks]," Rahul Gandhi shared.
Notably, “I was detained on Oct 11, but Bajrang Dal and RSS goons made them detain us. I have their video threatening peaceful protesters with sticks and stones. These goons went and told the police, who detained us. Phones were snatched and formatted. At least 15 females were there. July 20 also one RAF personnel hit me with a stick,” Samar shared.
As per the latest buzz, Rahul Gandhi introduced another person — an NSUI functionary — who he described as a “ sherni ” (tigress), saying she was beaten and still wasn't deterred.
In further updates, The female NSUI functionary alleged they had been “beaten” during detention. Sje accused a woman constable — Chanchal Yadav — of “dragging” her when taking her to the Connaught Place Police Station.
On top of that, “They took us to the police station and in room 107, there were women officers in civilian clothing. I was beaten in the room and my legs have turned blue,” the NSUI protester alleged, adding that her ears also turned blue.
The NSUI protester shared demonstrators had attempted to stop a bus and sit underneath it to ensure their protest continued.
Source: Hindustan Times