Congress and TMC leaders rally behind Justice Bhuyan's criticism of voter disenfranchisement
Congress figure Jairam Ramesh and TMC MP Mahua Moitra publicly supported Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan after his comments on voting rights at a Hyderabad event.
At a gathering in Hyderabad, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan warned that restricting voting rights threatens the Constitution. Jairam Ramesh of the Congress and Mahua Moitra of the Trinamool Congress defended the judge, praising his willingness to confront power. Moitra highlighted the rarity of a sitting judge speaking so candidly. Their statements underscore growing political concern over electoral reforms.
Why it matters
It shows political parties defending judicial criticism of voter restrictions, signaling debate over India's electoral integrity.
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