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The Congress will protest today over rising costs, unemployment, and an increase in the GST rate. The party leaders will march to Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi.
Ahead of the nationwide protest, Congress officials have assembled at the party headquarters in Delhi.
Senior leaders and members of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) will participate in the "PM House gherao," while MPs from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will hold a "Chalo Rashtrapati Bhavan" from Parliament.
In advance of the Congress march, the administration issued prohibitory orders that forbid mass assemblies in some areas of Delhi.
Top Congress officials got together on Tuesday to discuss the party's plan for today's massive protest.
There will be interruptions to traffic flow in several areas of Lutyens' Delhi, according to a warning from the Delhi traffic police.
Congress has consistently voiced concerns on the increase in prices and the Goods and Service Tax (GST). Congress members have been protesting these concerns both within and outside of Parliament.
Top Congress officials gathered on Tuesday to discuss the party's plan for today's massive protest.
According to a warning from the Delhi Traffic Police, some areas of Lutyens' Delhi would see reduced traffic flow.
Congress has consistently questioned the price increase and the increase in the Goods and Service Tax (GST). On these subjects, Congress MPs have organised rallies both within and outside of Parliament.
The rallies occur while the Enforcement Directorate is questioning Congress president Sonia Gandhi and MP Rahul Gandhi regarding a case involving the National Herald newspaper.