Rahul Gandhi backs Youth Congress after Uday Bhanu Chib's arrest: ‘Proud of my ‘babbar sher’ comrades’

Rahul Gandhi has voiced his strong support for the Youth Congress following the arrest of Uday Bhanu Chib, a prominent party member. This incident occurred amidst ongoing protests at the India AI Impact Summit, where Gandhi took the opportunity to criticize the government's handling of the situation. He described the arrest as an affront to democratic values and praised Chib, referring to him and his fellow party members as 'babbar sher' or 'brave lions.' Furthermore, Gandhi condemned the recent India-US trade deal, arguing that it threatens the livelihoods of farmers and undermines their welfare. He characterized the government's actions as dictatorial and cowardly, further emphasizing the need for robust democratic engagement and support for the youth in political activism. Gandhi's statements reflect a broader concern within the opposition regarding the government's policies and their implications for the agricultural sector and civil liberties in India.