Congress Rally Promotes Unity and Condemns Divisive Politics in Kolkata
Hundreds of Congress activists walked from a mosque to a temple in Kolkata to protest polarizing politics and promote unity. The Sadbhawna Rally emphasized the importance of addressing hunger and unemployment rather than dividing people by religion. Leaders criticized corruption and shrinking job prospects under TMC rule.
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In a bold stand against divisive politics, hundreds of Congress activists marched in Kolkata from a mosque to a temple, asserting their commitment to unity and diversity. The Sadbhawna Rally, organized to counter polarization along religious lines, aimed to rekindle memories of harmony.
State Congress President Subhankar Sarkar emphasized the rally's message, underscoring that the solution to hunger and unemployment does not lie in religious edifices but in fostering community and job opportunities. Sarkar called for rejecting the divisive politics reminiscent of the Babri Masjid demolition era.
Participants openly criticized the ruling TMC for corruption and job scarcity, highlighting the need for political integrity and economic progress. Placards and flags denounced the BJP and TMC, as the rally coursed through Kolkata's Central Avenue, personifying the unity of India's diverse communities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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