Team Goemkarponn
VALPOI: The Valpoi Block Congress Committee, along with supporters of Congress leader Milind Prabhu, staged a protest in Valpoi condemning the alleged tearing down and vandalism of banners belonging to their leader.
The protest reflected growing resentment among Congress workers, who alleged that the incident was a deliberate attempt to intimidate political workers and suppress their democratic right to express political support.
The protesters further alleged that the banners were removed and vandalised under police protection, raising questions about the role of the police and the impartiality of law enforcement authorities. They demanded an explanation from the concerned authorities and accountability for those responsible.
Addressing the gathering, Congress workers strongly condemned the incident and warned that any further attempts to vandalise their banners or intimidate supporters would be met with a strong but lawful democratic response. They said they would pursue all appropriate legal remedies and approach the concerned authorities to safeguard their democratic rights and freedom of political expression.
The protesters maintained that political differences should be addressed through democratic debate rather than intimidation, destruction of property or misuse of authority. They asserted that such incidents would not deter them from raising their voices and exercising their constitutional rights.
The Valpoi Block Congress Committee demanded an impartial investigation, identification of those responsible and appropriate legal action to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
The Congress workers reiterated their commitment to defending democratic values, constitutional rights and freedom of political expression through peaceful and lawful means.
