Pinarayi flays crackdown on Cockroach Janta Party
Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the government's decision to withhold the Cockroach Janta Party's X handle. He argues that this action reflects a fear of democratic protests and highlights the government's intolerance towards dissent. Vijayan emphasizes the importance of allowing youth movements to express their grievances regarding unemployment and social inequality.
- ▪Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the withholding of the Cockroach Janta Party's X handle.
- ▪He claims the action was taken on the Union government's demand due to fear of political protest.
- ▪Vijayan highlights that the youth movement has gained significant attention and followers.
- ▪He argues that suppressing democratic voices contradicts the values of a democratic India.
- ▪Vijayan calls for strong protests against the Union government's actions.
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Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly criticised the withholding of Cockroach Janta Party’s X handle in the country.In a statement, Mr. Vijayan alleged the X handle of the youth movement had been withheld on the Union government’s demand. This reflected the intolerance towards democratic protests. “It also reveals the apprehension that the Cockroach Janta Party will emerge as political protest movement. Why is the BJP this scared?” Mr. Vijayan asked.He said the platform had garnered more attention and followers than the BJP’s official publicity mechanisms in a very short time.
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