PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE
The Dr Ambedkar Society for Thoughts, Actions and Consciousness (DASTAK) demanded a public and unconditional apology from the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi over an alleged incident at the Supreme Court premises on October 12, expressing concern over what it described as an attempt to undermine the dignity and independence of democratic institutions.
In an open letter addressed to Rahul Gandhi, DASTAK president N K Sant alleged that Gandhi, along with other opposition leaders and a large crowd, had entered the Supreme Court premises without permission. The organisation described the incident as one of the ‘blackest days for Indian democracy since the Emergency,’ alleging that it raised serious concerns about security and the possibility of political pressure on the judiciary.
DASTAK also raised concerns over recent opposition actions and statements relating to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the Election Commission of India and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The organisation questioned what it described as a lack of concrete evidence supporting certain allegations and referred to earlier meetings with President Droupadi Murmu.
The letter further criticised the alleged practice of raising questions about Indian democratic institutions on international platforms, arguing that such actions could weaken public confidence in the country’s constitutional framework.
Calling for clarification on the issues raised, DASTAK urged Rahul Gandhi to issue an unconditional apology to the nation, the judiciary and citizens committed to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s constitutional ideals.
