Protest Against Vote Theft Postponed To August 8 In View Of Shibu Soren’s Demise News24 –

The Congress party’s protest against against vote theft has been postponed to August 8 in view of the demise of former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren. 

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka told media persons on Monday that “Shibu Soren is a senior leader from the tribal community and an alliance partner of the Congress party. It is our duty to pay him our respect. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge will pay their final respects to the parted leader. In view of his final rites taking place on Tuesday 3 pm, we have decided to postpone the protest against vote theft. The decision was taken in consultation with the national leaders.”

He said that the venue the protest remained the same and it will now take place on August 8.

“Shibu Soren stood by the Congress party in difficult times. He also stood by the ideology of the Congress party. May his soul rest in peace,” Shivakumar said offering his condolences. 

“Though August 8 is Varamahalakshmi festival, we have decided to give priority to the party work. We will ensure that there are no obstacles for the public celebrating the festival. The senior leaders have instructed us to conduct the legislative party meeting once again, we will discuss it with the CM,” the deputy chief minister said.

Asked about BJP’s counter protest, he said, “We welcome criticisms and protests in a democracy. They are supporting the Election Commission. The Commission must be impartial. During the election, our candidate from Mahadevapura had lodged a complaint but it was not attended to by the Election Commission. Upon further investigation, more things have come to limelight. We can’t sit quietly because it has come to light late. We will place our findings before the public and they will decide who is right and and who is wrong.”