Live: Rahul Gandhi’s midnight candlelight march against Kathua, Unnao rape

The Congress President wondered how anyone could protect culprits accused of rape. He has called everyone to join him at the silent, peaceful, candlelight vigil at India Gate 

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Watch: Priyanka Gandhi asks protesters to walk silently

Rapists quit India

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The Congress-led march seems to have brought to the fore issues of the present government. Perception against the Modi-led government is building

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When the crowds still march on for justice

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Ghulam Nabi Azad and Ambika Soni at the candlelight march

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Rahul Gandhi leaves the protest site

Rahul Gandhi: All political parties are here. This is not a political matter, this is about women's safety. The government needs to work to ensure that our women are safe. The Prime Minister must act and should do something about it


Rahul Gandhi with the protesters

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Priyanka Gandhi with the protesters

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The silent prayer of a woman

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When will these crimes stop?

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People continue to join the protest even after midnight. Is this a wake-up call for the country under PM Modi's rule?

Shaktisinh Gohil, INC spokesperson : This whole episode is a shame for the country where we are meant to treat women as goddesses. PM Modi has brought shame to the country

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Congress MLA Randeep Surjewala joins the protest with Nirbhaya's mother

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More than 2,000 people have joined the protest; Crowd splits - one with Rahul Gandhi, Ashok Gehlot and other senior leaders and the other group behind Priyanka Gandhi


People from all walks of life have joined; Protestor Kamal Akhtar says the law and order situation in the country is getting worse by the day

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Kamal Akhtar with other protestors

Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrives with other Congress leaders


Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and husband Robert Vadra arrive at India Gate

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More than 500 people at India Gate shouting slogans against Modi. Despite the short notice, the grounds are swelling. Anger is palpable in the crowd, especially among women


Mood on the ground is similar to what happened seven years ago after Nirbhaya rape case. People have taken to the streets to demand justice

#JusticeforAsifa

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People throng India Gate holding placards and candles and shouting slogans against PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Families have come with their children to demand justice for the rape victims

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People from all walks of life have gathered; the march begins

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People at India Gate

Ghulam Nabi Azad: Govt is sleeping, Congress will wake them


Ghulam Nabi Azad reaches Akbar Road ahead of march

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Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks to the media ahead of the march

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