Congress’ suggestion to ‘omit’ the sedition law isn’t an act of weakness.

 

The sedition law is a colonial law. It was introduced by the British. @BJP4India is criticizing us over the sedition law because they behave like British colonist. Their mindset is colonial and they want to use this law against people who criticize them: @KapilSibal.

 

SIKHS FROM ACROSS THE SOCIAL SPECTRUM HAVE WELCOMED THE

CONGRESS PARTY’S PROMISE TO SCRAP THE SEDITION LAW-SARNA

 

 

New Delhi-03 April

Sikhs from across the social spectrum have welcomed the Congress party’s

promise to scrap the sedition law, a draconian statute misused heavily against

minority communities in the country, the Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi said

Wednesday.

“We have been flooded with calls from prominent members of the Sikh

community, who praised Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for making this bold

announcement,” SADD president Paramjit Singh Sarna told reporters.

The antiquated sedition law has become a tool to suppress legitimate dissent,

non-violent political opposition and demands, Sardar Sarna observed.

“Rahul Gandhi’s pledge to repeal it if voted to power deserves generous

applause. It’s a move in the right direction,” the SADD leader said.

Sardar Sarna appreciated Gandhi for presenting what he called is a

progressive manifesto.

“It addresses every concern that every constitution-abiding citizen of India has

— from rights, hate crimes, economic security