ABVP organises student rally in Lucknow, urge students to raise voice for protection of democracy

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), on Sunday (October 18, 2026), under its nationwide call of ‘Stop Anarchy, Embrace Democracy’, organised a student rally in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.

ABVP members participated in the rally from Lucknow University to Gandhi Chowk in Hazratganj, against what they call as attempts to weaken democracy and democratic institutions.

“India’s democracy rests on public trust, the right to vote, and the independence of constitutional institutions. The authority to change governments in the country rests solely with the people, who elect and replace governments through their votes. Political dissent is welcome in a democracy, but attempts to bring about a change of government through mob pressure, anarchy, or by targeting Constitutional institutions are unacceptable,” said Abhay Pratap Singh, ABVP National Secretary.