Nationwide Protest in India as MPs Suspended; Rahul Gandhi to Address at Jantar Mantar

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Nationwide Protest in India as MPs Suspended; Rahul Gandhi to Address at Jantar Mantar
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The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc, led by the Opposition, is organizing a nationwide protest against the suspension of a large number of MPs from Parliament during the Winter Session. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and other alliance members will address the protest in Delhi, while protests are also planned at district headquarters across the country. The suspensions were a result of disruptions in Parliament following a breach of security incident. The total number of suspensions has reached a record-breaking 146. The Opposition has accused the government of violating parliamentary privilege and called for a more democratic approach.

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