Festival of democracy will be successful when democratic powers defeat dictatorial ones: Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urges voters to support democratic powers over dictatorial ones in final phase of elections.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged people on June 1 to vote for change and asserted that the "festival of democracy" will be considered successful only when democratic powers defeat the dictatorial ones.

He said the last phase of voting to save the Constitution and democracy was under way in the country and the INDIA bloc was fighting the dictatorial powers with courage. “The battle is now in its final phase. The public has stood firmly with us in every phase. After six phases, people want to see us win,” Mr. Kharge said in a post on ‘X’. “The people want to see the Congress’ guarantees fulfilled,” he added.

“This time the country has supported and sided with ‘Yuva Nyay, Kisaan Nyay, Nari Nyay, Shramik Nyay and Hissedari Nyay. This “festival of democracy” will be considered successful only when the democratic powers defeat the dictatorial powers,” the Congress leader said.

"Today, when you press the EVM button for 57 seats in 8 States and Union Territories, think about the Preamble of the Constitution - 'We the people of India,'" he said in a post in Hindi on 'X'.

Mr. Kharge also urged people to think about the future of farmers, youngsters, workers, women, Dalits, tribals and backward classes.

"Will you push them into the swamp of injustice, oppression and inequality for another five years or will you create a brighter, better and just future for them," he asked. "You have to decide. Remember, if there is a Constitution, our basic fundamental rights will remain," the Congress chief said.

Mr. Kharge also welcomed first-time voters, saying youngsters who are going to vote for the first time have a big responsibility on their shoulders. He requested people to vote in large numbers. "By voting for change, it will be a happy beginning," Mr. Kharge said.