Congress holds ‘Satyagraha’ at Jantar Mantar; Targets Election Commission over Rajya Sabha nomination row

New Delhi: Congress on Friday staged a ‘Satyagraha’ protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging injustice in the rejection of senior party leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh.

Party workers participating in the protest carried banners bearing slogans such as, “First Vote Chori, Now ‘Seat Chori’ and then the Election Commission’s brazen defiance,” accusing the poll body of undermining democratic processes.

Congress Alleges Undemocratic Action by ECI

According to the Congress, the protest was organized to oppose what it described as the “undemocratic and unjust” rejection of Natarajan’s nomination papers. The party said the demonstration aimed to defend the principles of free, fair, and democratic elections and raise its collective voice before the Election Commission.

Congress leaders and workers gathered in large numbers, demanding transparency and accountability in the handling of the Rajya Sabha election process.

Umang Singhar Calls for Supreme Court Intervention

Speaking during the protest, Madhya Pradesh Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar urged the Supreme Court to intervene in the matter, saying the issue had significant implications for democracy.

“The Supreme Court needs to make a decision today to save the country’s democracy, one that will set a precedent for the nation. If the Supreme Court does not give a decision in this matter, it will be a danger to the country and democracy,” Singhar said.

He further alleged that the Election Commission was repeatedly misleading the apex court and expressed confidence that the judiciary would examine the matter based on constitutional and legal principles.

Political Tensions Escalate Ahead of Rajya Sabha Polls

The controversy surrounding Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination has intensified the political confrontation between the Congress and the Election Commission, with the party framing the issue as a test of democratic institutions and electoral fairness.

The matter is expected to remain in focus as legal and political developments unfold in the coming days.