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Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary Questions Delhi Protests And Backs Security Curbs
- •Union Minister and RLD president Jayant Chaudhary questioned the continuation of protests in Delhi, stating that opposition parties had already approached the President.
- •Chaudhary defended the closure of metro stations and public transport disruptions, citing security perspectives and the need to protect citizens from harm.
- •He appealed to the protesters to have faith in democracy and the government, urging them to express their views through proper democratic channels.
- •Unlike his support for the 2020-21 farmers agitation when he was in opposition, Chaudhary now emphasizes administrative necessity and security curbs.
- •During the RLD Swabhiman Rally in Agra, he also took a veiled swipe at Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav regarding past political remarks.
Key Questions Answered
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary questioned the continuation of street protests in Delhi, noting that opposition parties had already approached the President to convey their concerns. He appealed to protesters to have faith in democracy and put forward their views through proper democratic channels rather than staying on the streets.
Jayant Chaudhary stated that the government implemented security curbs, including the closure of metro stations and public transport disruptions, from an administrative and security perspective to protect people from harm.
Jayant Chaudhary noted that during 2020-21, when he was an opposition leader and not yet a Union minister, he supported the farmers' agitation against the Centre and even visited protesters at the Singhu border.
