New Delhi, October 7, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Congress MP K.C. Venugopal on Wednesday dismissed the FIRs registered against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra following Tuesday’s protest, saying the party was not afraid of such cases and would continue its campaign over electoral and democratic concerns.
“Let them file thousands of FIRs. Who is bothered about it? Let them do it. We are very much proud that we are fighting to retain the democracy of this country,” Venugopal told reporters as INDIA bloc MPs gathered for a lunch hosted by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
His remarks came a day after the Gandhi siblings were booked on trespassing charges for allegedly entering Akashwani Bhawan in Central Delhi during the Opposition’s protest march against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Congress MP Pawan Khera also dismissed concerns over the FIRs, describing them as a “badge of honour” for the party.
“Are we afraid of FIRs? FIRs are a badge of honour. We have to sign something, and we will sign it because the Election Commission wants everyone’s signatures,” Khera said.
He added that the Opposition leaders had gathered to sign a letter that would be sent to the Election Commission.
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda said the Opposition would continue its fight over democracy and the Constitution.
“Our fight is continuing to save democracy and the Constitution. I have been informed that an FIR has been registered, in which our name has also been mentioned. We are not people who are afraid of FIRs. They should have understood this by now,” Hooda said.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal also criticised the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging that the Election Commission had not shown the willingness to meet Opposition leaders.
“You have seen the conduct of this Chief Election Commissioner when he gave time also… They have no courage to meet,” Sibal said.
Kharge has invited INDIA bloc MPs to a lunch at Sagar Ratna on Janpath. The MPs are also expected to sign a letter seeking a meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
The meeting follows Tuesday’s protest, when Opposition MPs marched from Parliament towards the Election Commission headquarters seeking a meeting with the Election Commissioners over alleged irregularities in the electoral process.
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