Rahul Gandhi Calls for 'As Indians' March to Supreme Court, Accuses Modi Govt of 'Undeclared Emergency'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday called on citizens to join an INDIA bloc march to the Supreme Court on Monday, urging participation 'as Indians' regardless of party affiliations. The march, coordinated by Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal with other opposition parties, is intended to protest what Gandhi described as an 'undeclared emergency' imposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The plan, however, has not been fully made public.

Gandhi's remarks escalate the opposition's confrontation with the BJP-led central government, which has faced repeated accusations of stifling dissent and misusing investigative agencies. The INDIA bloc, a coalition of over two dozen opposition parties formed ahead of the 2024 general elections, has been seeking to present a united front against the ruling dispensation. Venugopal is said to be in touch with alliance partners to finalize logistics for the march, though details remain under wraps.

The march is likely to draw significant public attention and could set the tone for the opposition's strategy in the upcoming parliamentary session. It also tests the durability of the INDIA bloc, which has struggled with internal differences. The government has not yet responded to the 'undeclared emergency' charge, but BJP leaders have previously dismissed similar allegations as political theatrics. The outcome of Monday's march will be closely watched for its impact on opposition unity and public perception.