Cong, VBA denied permission to march towards RSS HQ A planned protest march by the Congress and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) towards the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Mahal was halted on Monday after authorities denied permission for the full route, citing law and order concerns. The protest, originally intended to start at Samvidhan Chowk, will now be restricted to Morris Y Point. Traffic restrictions will be enforced between 12 noon and 3 pm along the route. Vehicles traveling from Rahate Colony to Morris Y Point must turn left at the Institute of Science and right at Manas Chowk. Traffic from Kamptee Road and Kasturchand Park Metro Station towards Samvidhan Chowk will be diverted via Jaistambh Chowk and Akashwani Chowk. Additional traffic adjustments may be made depending on the situation, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Lohit Matani. The march will be led by State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal and VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar, with the protest scheduled to begin at 11 am. Party leaders have called for widespread participation to demonstrate opposition to the BJP-led Central government. The protest is linked to allegations involving the "Epstein files," with Congress leaders accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of remaining silent on the issue. They also allege a sustained BJP campaign to discredit the party’s leadership, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi. In a statement, Congress leaders criticized the Centre’s foreign policy and accused the BJP and RSS of undermining democratic values. The protest comes amid broader political tensions, with the Congress seeking to challenge the BJP’s narrative and assert its position in the state.#congress #rashtriya_swayamsevak_sangh #harshwardhan_sapkal #vanchit_bahujan_aghadi #prakash_ambedkar
Epstein Files row: Oppn plans march to RSS HQ Nagpur: The Congress and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) have announced a joint protest march in Nagpur on March 23, targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters. The demonstration aims to question Sangh leaders about the alleged inclusion of BJP ministers in the Epstein Files and India’s ongoing engagement with the United States. The march, organized from Samvidhan Square to the RSS headquarters in Mahal, will be led by state Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal and VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar, with participation from thousands of party workers and allied groups. Sapkal, speaking to The Times of India, stated that the protest seeks to address why BJP ministers remain in office despite the revelations in the Epstein Files. He also highlighted concerns over recent trade agreements with the US, warning that these could negatively impact India’s agriculture sector. The protest underscores growing political tensions over the government’s handling of international relations and domestic economic policies. The march comes amid broader debates about the role of the RSS and BJP in shaping India’s political landscape. Critics argue that the Epstein Files, which allegedly link certain BJP leaders to controversial activities, have raised questions about the party’s integrity. Meanwhile, the trade deal with the US has sparked discussions about its potential effects on Indian farmers and industries, adding to the opposition’s demands for accountability. The event is part of a larger narrative of political mobilization, with opposition parties leveraging issues like economic policy and foreign relations to challenge the ruling government.#congress #rashtriya_swayamsevak_sangh #harshwardhan_sapkal #vanchit_bahujan_aghadi #prakash_ambedkar
Cong protests LPG price hike, demands rollback The Indian National Congress launched widespread protests across Maharashtra in response to the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, with the party demanding an immediate reversal of the hike and a clear policy statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Maharashtra unit president Harshwardhan Sapkal led the demonstrations, urging the government to address rising fuel costs and ensure a stable supply of LPG cylinders. The protests took place in multiple districts, including Nagpur, Pune, Thane, Wardha, Buldhana, Gondia, and Palghar, as well as towns like Tiroda, Bhiwandi, Kalyan-Dombivli, Dharashiv, Rajura in Chandrapur district, and Panvel. The party declared the agitation would continue until the government resolved concerns over fuel prices and supply shortages. Speaking at a protest in Trimbakeshwar, Nashik district, Sapkal criticized the government for burdening citizens with higher prices, attributing the rise to what he called "wrong policies" by the Central government. He argued that instead of citing global conflicts as a justification for the price hike, the government should prioritize the welfare of ordinary people. "The 60 rupee increase in LPG cylinder prices has pushed ordinary citizens deeper into inflationary pressure," Sapkal stated, calling on Modi to engage with stakeholders to address the issue. He also highlighted the dual challenges of rising prices and supply shortages, noting that small businesses such as hotels and eateries were struggling due to difficulties in obtaining commercial cylinders. The protests reflect growing public frustration with the government’s handling of fuel pricing and supply logistics.#maharashtra #narendra_modi #indian_national_congress #lpg_cylinder #harshwardhan_sapkal
