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Sanjay Raut Accuses Government of Dictatorship: "Whether Sticks or Bullets, We Won't Bow Down"
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News18•03-10-2026, 16:34
Sanjay Raut Accuses Government of Dictatorship: "Whether Sticks or Bullets, We Won't Bow Down"
- •Sanjay Raut stated that protests cannot be stopped by force, whether sticks or bullets are used, and the youth cannot be intimidated.
- •He referenced the Jantar Mantar protest and the situation in Mumbai, highlighting the unity of youth despite alleged dictatorship.
- •Raut predicted significant changes in the country by January and February, suggesting the Prime Minister and Home Minister would have to step down.
- •He also praised Captain Smit Machhar for his bravery in fighting a terrorist at 35,000 feet, calling it a matter of national pride.
- •The context includes a protest at Shivaji Park on October 2, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, which Mumbai Police had denied permission for.
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The protest led by Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijit Dipke demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and questioned the Election Commission's functioning, especially regarding voter list revisions and transparency.
Mumbai Police denied permission for the protest due to security concerns, traffic issues, and the fact that Shivaji Park is designated as a silence zone.
Sanjay Raut praised Captain Smit Machhar for fighting a terrorist at about 35,000 feet above the ground, calling his extraordinary courage a matter of great pride for the entire country.
