Democracy under attack in Uttar Pradesh, we will not let this happen: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Lucknow

The Congress leader arrived in Lucknow on a two-day election-preparation visit to a rousing reception by party workers on July 16. She staged a silent protest before a Mahatma Gandhi statue in GPO Park in the state capital against the BJP government in the state.

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July 16, 2021 / 18:56 IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a silent protest before a Mahatma Gandhi statue in GPO Park in the state capital against the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government of Uttar Pradesh.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on July 16 hit out at Yogi Adityanath-led UP government for attacking democracy and spreading anarchy in Uttar Pradesh. The Congress leader accused the UP government of inciting violence during recent panchayat elections.

"Yesterday, PM Modi said there is 'Vikaswaad' in UP. What kind of Vikaswaad is this? You conducted panchayat polls during second COVID wave and teachers died. Now during block polls, you incited violence," she said

"Somewhere they are orchestrating violence, somewhere they are firing bullets. What is happening in this state?" asked Gandhi who arrived in Lucknow on a two-day election-preparation visit to a rousing reception by party workers earlier in the day.

"Do you think that people and opposition will stay silent? The UP government is behind this anarchy. They have completely failed, especially in the second wave of COVID-19. And then they get certificates from their own Prime Minister," she told the media at UP Congress office in Lucknow.

“Democracy and constitution are under threat in UP. The situation has turned from bad to worse. We are here to save democracy. We will not let this happen,” Gandhi said.

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