In his message, marking National Voters’ Day on January 25, the chief minister said the occasion reaffirms India’s democratic foundations, constitutional values and the role of citizens in safeguarding electoral integrity.
During the valedictory ceremony, themes such as strengthening democracy, the primacy of public interest, and the transformed administrative identity of Uttar Pradesh emerged prominently.
Reiterating his charge that the Modi government is stifling dissent and threatening those who don't agree with its ideology, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the youth should ask questions without being scared to protect the country.
He was speaking after hoisting the ‘Dharma Dwaja’ (saffron flag) on the ‘shikhar’ (top) of the Ram Temple here along with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
The campaign, which translates to "Vote Thief, Quit the Chair," was launched on September 15, as a mass public outreach and door-to-door signature drive against alleged manipulative practices.
Also, the minister stressed that not allowing any Bill or constitutional amendment Bill of the government from being presented in the House is not an appropriate behaviour exhibited by the Opposition in a democracy.
