ABVP protests in Patna demand protection of democracy
ABVP members marched in Patna amid controversy over SIR electoral roll revisions.
By Spark News Desk · · India
Akhil Bharatiy Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members held a protest march in Patna, Bihar, under the campaign 'Loktantra Bachao Arajakta Hatao' (Save Democracy, End Anarchy). The event took place amid ongoing debates around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
ABVP National Secretary Abhay Pratap Singh and Delhi University Students’ Union President Yash Dabas led the march. Protesters broke through police barricades and carried national and ABVP flags during the procession.
Mr. Singh emphasized that governments in India are formed through elections, not street demonstrations. He criticized attempts to pressure constitutional institutions and warned against undermining democratic principles.
Why it matters
The protest reflects growing concerns about the integrity of democratic institutions in India. It underscores the role of student organizations in defending constitutional processes.
Sources
- ABVP holds ‘Save Democracy’ march in Patna amid SIR row — The Hindu
- Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan: ‘The opportunity for India is leveraging AI to reimagine how we use machines’ — The Indian Express
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