Udit Raj Backs Mamata Banerjees Call for Election Commission Chiefs Arrest

New Delhi, September 23 (Daily Kiran) : Congress leader Udit Raj expressed his support for former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s demand for the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Raj criticized Kumar, stating that the crimes attributed to him are unforgivable and that he will face punishment in due time.

Commenting on the Supreme Court’s issuance of a notice regarding a petition challenging property distribution rules under Muslim Personal Law, Raj noted that the matter is still pending in court. He emphasized that both sides will present their arguments, and opinions should be formed only after the final verdict.

Raj agreed with Sanjay Raut‘s remarks about raising issues in Parliament as well as on the streets. He stated that if the streets remain quiet, Parliament could become ineffective. He cited the farmers’ protests as an example, explaining that the government paid attention when people took to the streets.

Regarding Prime Minister Modi’s two-day brainstorming session with central ministers, Raj remarked that ministers lack adequate decision-making power. He claimed that significant decisions are made at the Prime Minister’s Office and by bureaucrats, while ministers are merely provided with vehicles, staff, and housing without real authority. He dismissed the brainstorming session as mere theatrics.

On the launch of Akhilesh Yadav’s PDA Rath Yatra from Raebareli, Raj stated that such journeys can begin from anywhere. He emphasized the urgent need for social justice in the country and expressed Congress’s support for the Bahujan community, extending his best wishes for Yadav’s initiative.

In light of security concerns, the shift to online classes at Lady Shri Ram College for Women drew Raj’s criticism. He argued that this does not solve the problem and insisted that the government and the Home Ministry must ensure law and order in Delhi.

Addressing alleged disagreements among election commissioners regarding the SIR, Raj stated that it is a positive sign for democracy that some individuals are awakening to their conscience. He accused the Election Commission of undermining democracy and the Constitution, claiming that nearly half of the voters in Delhi have been removed from the electoral rolls, which he described as a tactic to disenfranchise opposition voters.

In response to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi’s opposition to the ED’s petition in the National Herald case, Raj supported their stance. He expressed hope that the High Court would deliver a fair judgment without succumbing to external pressures.

Lastly, Raj agreed with the notion of cooperation between the Samajwadi Party and Congress in Uttar Pradesh, as mentioned by SP MP Ikra Hasan and Congress leader Imran Masood. He advised both parties to avoid unnecessary rhetoric, recalling that they secured 42 seats when they united, while the outcome was different when they contested separately. He concluded by stating that sometimes, in politics, one plus one can equal eleven, highlighting the importance of collaboration.