Youth Congress Protests Suspension of 12 Congress MLAs in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar:
The Youth Congress organized a massive demonstration in Bhubaneswar against the suspension of 12 Congress MLAs from the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The protesters slammed the move as undemocratic and accused the ruling party of suppressing opposition voices in the House.
Led by top Youth Congress leaders, the demonstrators raised slogans, carried placards, and demanded immediate revocation of the suspension. The protest witnessed a strong police presence to maintain law and order.
Key Highlights:
✅ 12 Congress MLAs suspended from Odisha Assembly, triggering opposition backlash.
✅ Youth Congress holds protest in Bhubaneswar, calling it an assault on democracy.
✅ Protesters demand immediate reinstatement of the suspended legislators.
✅ Heavy police deployment in the protest area to maintain order.
Political Reactions & Future Course
The Congress party has strongly condemned the suspension, calling it an attempt to silence opposition voices. Senior Congress leaders have warned of statewide protests if the decision is not reversed.
Meanwhile, the ruling party has defended the action, stating that the MLAs were suspended due to unruly behavior in the Assembly. However, opposition leaders argue that such measures weaken democratic institutions and set a dangerous precedent.
With political tensions rising, Congress is expected to escalate its agitation in the coming days.
