Modi govt murdering democracy by silencing farmers’ voices on X: Cong

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday alleged that democracy is being “murdered” in the country after microblogging platform X voiced disagreement with the Centre’s order to block accounts and posts related to ongoing farmers’ protests. Attacking the Centre, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed the public knows that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “murdered democracy” and the public will give an answer to it.

“If farmers ask for MSP, shoot them - is this the mother of democracy? When the youth ask for appointment, then refuse to even listen to them - this is the Mother of Democracy? If the former governor tells the truth, then send CBI to his house - is this the mother of democracy?” he asked.

“Freeze the bank account of the most prominent opposition party – is this the mother of democracy? Section 144, internet ban, sharp wires, tear gas shells – is this the mother of democracy? Be it media or social media, suppressing every voice of truth - is this the mother of democracy?” the former Congress chief said.