BJP has shown utter disregard for people of country: Sonia Gandhi

December 20, 2019 18:40

Massive protests against the amended citizenship act are being reported from across the country where protesters have clashed with police.

In Delhi, Jama Masjid became the centre point on Friday with police detaining Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad during a march. The Bhim Army chief, however, escaped.

Sonia Gandhi has issued a public statement against the Citizenship Act. She also condemned the police crackdown against the protesters and said that every citizen has a right to protest.

She said in a statement, "In a democracy people have the right to raise their voice against wrong decisions & policies of the govt & register their concerns BJP govt has shown utter disregard for peoples voices & chosen to use brute force to suppress dissent."

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