J&K Youth Congress stages protest against detention of IYC President in Assam
The Diplomat Desk
JAMMU, TDD: The Jammu & Kashmir Youth Congress (JKPYC) held a protest in Jammu on Saturday, strongly condemning the detention of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) President Uday Bhanu Chib in Assam. Protesters accused the BJP-led Assam government of suppressing opposition voices and targeting dissent. The demonstration, led by Maan Singh Rathore, IYC Secretary Incharge J&K, along with JKPYC President Akash Bharat and other senior leaders, involved burning an effigy to symbolize frustration with the BJP’s alleged undemocratic actions.
The protestors also criticized controversial remarks made by the Union Home Minister in Parliament about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, calling it an insult to democratic principles and equality upheld by the Constitution’s architect.
Addressing the gathering, Maan Singh Rathore called the detention of Uday Bhanu Chib a blatant misuse of power. “This is not just an attack on an individual but on democracy itself,” he said, accusing the BJP of being intolerant of dissent. He highlighted a pattern of criminalizing opposition voices and vowed to continue resisting such tyranny. “The systematic erosion of democratic values under BJP rule is unacceptable. We will not back down, no matter the cost,” he asserted.
JKPYC President Akash Bharat criticized the BJP for its “cowardly move” aimed at demoralizing the Youth Congress. “The BJP fears the growing voice of the youth under Uday Bhanu Chib’s leadership,” he said. Bharat stressed that such actions only strengthen the Youth Congress’s resolve and reaffirmed the youth’s commitment to fighting against divisive and oppressive policies. “From Assam to Jammu, the frustration with this government is evident,” he added.
Anirudh Sawhney, JKPYC State General Secretary, accused the BJP of detaining Chib without just cause, calling it an act of desperation. “The BJP fears the truth that the Youth Congress is exposing about their failures,” he said. Sawhney also expressed outrage over remarks made by the Union Home Minister regarding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, describing them as disrespectful and indicative of the BJP’s disdain for constitutional values.
The protest concluded with calls to intensify agitation if such actions persist. Leaders vowed to continue their fight against authoritarianism and stand in solidarity with Uday Bhanu Chib.
Prominent leaders present at the protest included Vice Presidents Madassar Choudhary, Ranjot Singh, Shoaib Magray, General Secretaries Anirudh Sawhney, Rahul Tandon, Divyansh Verma, Sunny Parihar, and other office bearers such as Annas Munshi, Surinder Kumar, Raghav Khajuria, Jai Sidh, Anmol Kohli, Mehul Abrol, Raghav, Ranjeet Kumar, and Muneeb Kamal.
The protest underscored the Youth Congress’s commitment to safeguarding democratic values and challenging oppressive governance.TDD
