India News | Freedom of Speech Being 'attacked' in Country: Rajasthan Cong Chief

Jaipur, Aug 15 (PTI) Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra on Tuesday charged that people's freedom of speech and right to work are being attacked in the country, and said it is "worrying" for democracy.

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Dotasra, who unfurled the tricolour at the Rajasthan Congress headquarters, said the Congress is working to keep the country united, maintain brotherhood and strengthen it as per constitutional values.

“The way people's freedom of speech and right to work are being attacked in the country, it is worrying for democracy of our country,” he said.

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Dotasra also charged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Parliament through a "conspiracy", but our Constitution and judiciary is so strong and transparent that he got justice and the right to speak in the Lok Sabha.

He said the Congress is united against the "agenda of weakening democracy, intimidating people and spreading hatred".

Dotasra said the biggest threat to democracy has become how people's representatives are being "intimidated".

There has been a threat to their freedom of speech and action, he charged and added that's why it is the responsibility of all of us to strengthen the country.

Dotasra also honoured freedom fighter Shobharam at the state Congress headquarters.

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