An alliance of India’s opposition parties kicked off its election campaign with a large rally in New Delhi, criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for alleged undemocratic practices. The 'Save Democracy' rally marked the first major display of strength by the opposition bloc ahead of the upcoming national election scheduled to begin on April 19.
During the rally, opposition leaders addressed a crowd of supporters, accusing Modi's government of stifling dissent and using federal agencies to target opposition members. The arrests of several opposition figures, including New Delhi’s top elected official, Arvind Kejriwal, were highlighted as examples of what the opposition perceives as undemocratic actions by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
