U.P. Congress president’s WhatsApp blocked, blames BJP for trying to silence Opposition voice

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Uttar Pradesh Congress State President Ajay Rai. File. | Photo Credit: ANI

He dubbed the move an “authoritarian trend” amid the upcoming election and aimed to cut off his communication with party workers and disrupted daily party work.

Mr. Rai added that he will approach the judiciary if the restriction is not lifted.

“I have written to Meta, demanding the lifting of the restriction. I will approach the judiciary if the restriction is not lifted,” told the U.P. Congress chief.

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