Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre's new bills proposing the removal of elected officials facing serious criminal charges, likening it to medieval times. He questioned the sudden resignation and silence of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Gandhi also voiced support for INDIA bloc’s Vice-Presidential candidate, Sudershan Reddy, expressing confidence in his strong campaign.
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