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INDIA Bloc Maharally: Ten days after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case, the leaders of the INDIA bloc are protesting against the arrest. A maharally is being held at the Ramlila Maidan in the national capital, with prominent opposition leaders being present at the event including AAP minister Atishi, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge, party leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi, Shiv Sena UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray among several others.

The leaders made note of the arrest of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and attacked the central government at the rally. Let's take a look at who said what at the event:

'This Election Is For Saving Democracy', Says Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge launched an all-attack on PM Modi and said that he is" misusing institutions to threaten opposition parties, and leaders to form BJP governments in states". He also stated that this election is for saving democracy and, Constitution and called for a "united fight" against the BJP government.

"There can't be prosperity in the country until we remove PM Modi, his ideology. BJP and RSS are like poison, don't taste it. They have destroyed the country. No level-playing field in this election. PM Modi has dug up the ground, asking the opposition to play cricket there," he added.

Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM Modi Of Trying To Do 'Match-Fixing' In LS Polls

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to do "match-fixing" in the Lok Sabha polls and asserted that if the BJP succeeds in its endeavours, the country's Constitution will be changed and people's rights taken away.

Priyanka Gandhi Highlights 5 Demands Of INDIA Alliance

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra highlighted the five Demanda Of INDIA Alliance that included the release of Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren from jail.

"I think that they (BJP) are trapped in illusion. I want to remind them of a thousand-year-old tale and its message. When Lord Ram was fighting for the truth, He did not have power or resources, He did not even have a chariot. Ravan had a chariot, resources, an army, and gold. Lord Ram had the truth, hope, faith, modesty, patience, and courage," she said.

"INDIA Alliance has 5 demands. The Election Commission should ensure equal opportunity in the Lok Sabha elections. Second, the ECI should stop the forceful action against the opposition taken by the ED, CBI, and IT. Third, Hemant Soren and Arvind Kejriwal should be released immediately. Fourth, attempts to weaken the opposition financially should be stopped. Fifth, an SIT should be formed to investigate the funds raised by the BJP through electoral bonds," she added.

"When pressure is put on umpires and captain, players are bought off and the match is won, in cricket, it is called match-fixing. We have Lok Sabha polls before us. Who selected the umpires? Before the match started, two players were arrested. Narendra Modi is trying to do match-fixing in these polls," Gandhi said.

"Two chief ministers were arrested. What kind of election is this," Gandhi alleged, adding, "Match-fixing is being done by PM Modi along with three-four billionaires. This is being done to snatch the Constitution from the poor."

'BJP People Are Thugs': Uddhav Thackeray

Calling BJP leaders "thugs," former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said, "need to bring a coalition government" in the country.

"Now, their (BJP's) dream is of crossing 400 (seats). It is time that one party and one person's government have to go because it has become dangerous for the country. We need to bring a coalition government now," Uddhav Thackeray said.

Tejashwi Yadav's 'Chinese Goods' Jibe At PM Modi

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed that the Prime Minister's guarantee is like Chinese goods and is only meant for polls, as he urged people not to fall for the BJP's "propaganda" in the Lok Sabha polls.

Yadav alleged that an "undeclared emergency" was prevailing in the country and asserted that the opposition would not let the RSS agenda be implemented in the country.

The former Bihar deputy CM charged that the Enforcement Directorate, CBI, and IT department are cells of the BJP.

"Cases have been slapped on me, my father, mother, sisters. We are not the ones to get scared. The manner in which Hemant Soren ji and (Arvind) Kejriwal ji have been arrested (has been seen by everyone). We are not going to be cowed down by their threat. Only lion is locked up. We are lions and we also never shy away from struggle," Yadav said.

Sunita Kejriwal Reads Out Six Promises By Delhi CM

During the maharally, Sunita Kejriwal read out six poll promises by Arvind Kejriwal, who sent her a letter with the mention of the same.

"I am not asking for votes. Instead, I extend an invitation to 140 crore Indians to contribute towards shaping a new India. From my current confinement, I reflect on the plight of our beloved nation, and it pains me deeply. Let us collectively endeavour to forge a new path for India. Should the INDIA alliance be entrusted with the responsibility, we pledge to usher in a transformative era. On behalf of the INDIA alliance, I lay forth six assurances," said Sunita Kejriwal while reading the letter.

The promises laid out are ensuring no power cuts with 24x7 electricity, free electricity for the poor across the country, building government schools in every area to ensure quality education for all, regardless of economic background, establishing mohalla clinics in every village and area, along with multi-speciality hospitals to provide proper and free treatment to every citizen, ensuring farmers receive Minimum Support Price (MSP) according to the Swaminathan Report and granting statehood to Delhi, a longstanding demand of its residents.

(With inputs from agencies)