Congress surprises Govt, its own MPs with protest at PM's doorstep; CJP's Jantar Mantar protest site draws Opposition leaders | LIVE - The Hindu

**Congress Surprises Government and Its Own MPs with Protest at PM's Doorstep**

In a surprise move, the Indian National Congress (INC) organized a protest at the prime minister's doorstep, drawing attention from across the country. The move caught both the government and the INC's own MPs by surprise, indicating a clear shift in strategy by the opposition party. The protest, which was attended by Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, also drew attention of other Opposition leaders who had converged at the Jantar Mantar protest site. This marked a rare instance of the Opposition leaders coming together to express their dissent against the government's policies.

The Congress protest was sparked by the party's dissatisfaction with the government's handling of various issues, including price rise and economic slowdown. The surprise protest may have been influenced by the recent Supreme Court judgment on a similar protest at the CJI's house. Despite initial skepticism, the Congress's protest appears to have led to quicker talks with the government. However, some government sources claim that Rahul Gandhi changed the goalposts midway during the talks, leading to a stalemate.

The reactions to the Congress protest have been sharply divided. While some have hailed Rahul Gandhi's move as a bold step, others have criticized the protest as an "anarchy." The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief has also taken to Twitter to express his disapproval of the protest, calling it an attempt to disrupt the democratic process. Meanwhile, Congress's protest also drew attention from its own MPs, who were initially caught by surprise by the move.

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