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Ashok Gahlot recalls Indira Gandhi's 1978 'Bharat Bachao' rally ahead of Rahul Gandhi's 'Loktantra Bachao' event
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gahlot referenced Indira Gandhi's 1978‑79 'Bharat Bachao' rally while speaking about Rahul Gandhi's upcoming 'Loktantra Bachao' rally.
Ashok Gahlot, senior Congress leader and former chief minister of Rajasthan, invoked the memory of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s 1978‑79 "Bharat Bachao" rally while discussing the schedule of Rahul Gandhi’s forthcoming "Loktantra Bachao" rally. Gahlot highlighted the historical significance of the 1978 gathering, noting how it mobilised public sentiment during a turbulent political period.
He suggested that the upcoming rally could draw parallels with the earlier movement, aiming to galvanise support for democratic values across the state. Gahlot did not provide specific details about the rally’s date or venue, but emphasized the need for a strong, united front to address current challenges.
Political analysts view Gahlot’s remarks as an attempt to link past Congress victories with present electoral strategies, hoping to revive the party’s legacy in Rajasthan after a long hiatus from power. The reference underscores the Congress’s effort to frame its current campaign within a broader historical narrative.
The "Loktantra Bachao" rally, announced by Rahul Gandhi, is expected to attract large crowds and serve as a platform for the party’s policy agenda ahead of upcoming state and national elections. Organisers have yet to confirm logistical details, but preparations are reportedly underway.
Gahlot’s comments were made during a press briefing in Rajasthan, where he reiterated the party’s commitment to safeguarding democratic institutions and urged supporters to participate actively in the forthcoming event.
He suggested that the upcoming rally could draw parallels with the earlier movement, aiming to galvanise support for democratic values across the state. Gahlot did not provide specific details about the rally’s date or venue, but emphasized the need for a strong, united front to address current challenges.
Political analysts view Gahlot’s remarks as an attempt to link past Congress victories with present electoral strategies, hoping to revive the party’s legacy in Rajasthan after a long hiatus from power. The reference underscores the Congress’s effort to frame its current campaign within a broader historical narrative.
The "Loktantra Bachao" rally, announced by Rahul Gandhi, is expected to attract large crowds and serve as a platform for the party’s policy agenda ahead of upcoming state and national elections. Organisers have yet to confirm logistical details, but preparations are reportedly underway.
Gahlot’s comments were made during a press briefing in Rajasthan, where he reiterated the party’s commitment to safeguarding democratic institutions and urged supporters to participate actively in the forthcoming event.