Former Haryana CM: Independent Agencies are the Keystone of Democracy Amid Protests Against ED
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Synopsis
Chandigarh, April 17 (NationPress) Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda emphasized the importance of independent agencies and the judiciary as foundational to democracy, condemning political misuse during protests against the ED's actions against Congress leaders.
Key Takeaways
- Bhupinder Hooda advocates for judicial independence.
- Protests highlight concerns over political manipulation.
- Thousands rallied against the BJP government.
- Charges against Congress leaders deemed politically motivated.
- Chandigarh Police intervened during the protest.
Chandigarh, April 17 (NationPress) Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda stated on Thursday that independent agencies and the judiciary are essential components of a thriving democracy.
“When agencies are manipulated with political intentions, it can have disastrous consequences for democracy. The independence of agencies and the judiciary forms the foundation of democracy. The ongoing actions against the Congress leadership are both deplorable and regrettable,” remarked the former Chief Minister during a demonstration opposing the chargesheet against Congress figures Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Thousands of Congress members and supporters flooded the streets, chanting slogans against the BJP government.
Present at the event were party co-incharge Jitendra Baghel, all working presidents -- Jitendra Bhardwaj, Suresh Gupta, and Ramkishan Gujjar, along with Members of Parliament Deepender Singh Hooda, Satpal Brahmachari, Varun Mullana, and Jai Prakash, as well as nearly all MLAs, former MLAs, and organization heads.
The former Chief Minister pointed out that the National Herald case has been turned into a money laundering issue, with a chargesheet filed after a decade.
“This is a no-profit, no-loss trust. This is a political vendetta against our top leaders, which the Congress is opposing nationwide,” he asserted.
During the demonstration, Chandigarh Police employed force to halt their progress towards the ED office by erecting barricades, resulting in arrests and detentions at a police station for several hours.
State party president Choudhary Udaibhan claimed the BJP is intimidated by the growing popularity of Rahul Gandhi.
“The party that never yielded to the British will not yield to the BJP either. Ultimately, truth will prevail, and the strength of truth lies with the Congress,” he concluded.
