Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee protests against BJP's alleged misuse of agencies

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• Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee members protesting in Kohima.

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• DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Wednesday staged protests in Kohima and Dimapur, joining a nationwide movement called by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) against the alleged misuse of central agencies by the BJP-led central government.
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• A press release from the party informed that the Kohima protest was held at Congress Bhavan, while the Dimapur protest was organised by the District Congress Committee (DCC) Dimapur outside the office of the additional commissioner of Income Tax.
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• Addressing protestors in Kohima, S Supongmeren Jamir, Member of Parliament and NPCC President, asserted that Congress leaders like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and KC Venugopal are advocating for the rights of minorities.
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• He accused the BJP government of attempting to distract from these critical issues to hinder the Congress party's work for the people but reaffirmed the party's unwavering commitment.
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• Khriedi Theunuo, Working President of NPCC, echoed these sentiments, stating that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was attempting to silence National Herald, a newspaper that amplifies the voices of the people.
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• In Dimapur, C Apok Jamir, Working President of the NPCC, addressed protestors, declaring the demonstration “not just a protest but a mass movement to protect democracy and uphold the Constitution of India.”
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• He accused the RSS and BJP government of systematically eroding the principles enshrined in the Constitution. The NPCC leader also criticised the alleged misuse of the ED as a political tool to target Congress leaders without substantial evidence.
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• He claimed that the Congress party is being selectively targeted because of its unwavering support for the poor, minorities, and marginalised communities. The protests concluded peacefully, with participants vowing to continue the fight for justice, democracy, and the people of India.

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