(PTI)ADVERTISEMENTCongress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the BJP-led Centre of weakening democratic voices to favour a small group of corporates seeking control over national assets. Drawing a contrast with Kerala, the Congress leader said attempts to mute public opinion would not work in the state. (PTI)At the event, organised after the UDF’s success in local body elections, Rahul underlined the role of grassroots governance in protecting constitutional values. That is why the UDF’s victory in Kerala’s local body elections is more special,” he said. "What is the UDF and the Congress party going to do once they win the election?

Source: The Telegraph January 19, 2026 13:11 UTC