Rahul Gandhi backs Delhi protesters, accuses Modi govt of cowardice

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday released a video message backing young protesters facing a government crackdown in Delhi. Gandhi accused the Modi government and RSS of cowardice, saying authorities could arrest Opposition leaders and protesters but would be unable to suppress the broader movement.

In his message, Gandhi challenged the government to arrest all Opposition figures and activists if it dared. He framed the protest as a defining moment for India's democratic freedoms, arguing that the crackdown represented an assault on constitutional rights.

Gandhi's statement reflects the Opposition's broader resistance to what it describes as authoritarian measures. The Congress has positioned itself as a defender of protest rights and civil liberties against what it terms government overreach.