Exclusive: Jignesh Mevani talks to The Quint
Speaking exclusively to The Quint Jignesh Mevani says his life was at danger from BJP forces.
BJP is insecure of my rising influence in Gujarat.Jignesh Mevani
When asked about the relatively low turnout, he is satisfied with the turnout at his Yuva rally. He adds that he is content that so many people turned up for the rally despite rumours of it being cancelled.
We Stand Against Corruption: Jignesh Mevani
Jignesh Mevani enthralls audience at the rally and says that he and his supporters stand against the sidelining of real issues like corruption, poverty, and unemployment by the Modi Government.
In his speech, Mevani criticises Republic TV anchor Arnab Goswami for his "bias journalism".
Akhil Gogoi Also Addresses the Rally
Akhil Gogoi, a peasant leader and an RTI activist from Assam, slams the BJP government's Citizenship Bill. He also talks about the poor growth of jobs in the country.
We Stand for the Constitution: Kanhaiya Kumar
Student leader Kanhaiya Kumar addresses the Yuva Hunkar Rally amid a thinning crowd. He clarifies that they do not want hatred or violence.
We do not stand for any religion but we stand to protect our constitution.Kanhaiya Kumar
Kumar also takes a jibe at Anant Ambani for prioritising Reliance over India.
Turnout Not Upto the Mark
Crowd at the rally thins further even though Jignesh Mevani and Kanhaiya Kumar are yet to address the rally.