KOCHI: Congress is gearing up for nationwide protests against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as a member of Parliament. AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal told the media in Kochi that covered-mouth protests will be held in front of Gandhi statues in the state capitals on the 12th to mark the beginning of the protest programs. Legal proceedings regarding disqualification will continue.

If the BJP thinks they can silence Rahul by disqualifying them, they are in a fool's paradise. Congress has only one position on the subject of uniform civil code. CPM has taken many positions. MV Govindan should look in the mirror before criticizing Congress, Venugopal said.