India's opposition Congress party held a massive 'Bharat Bachao' rally in Delhi on Saturday (14 December).

The gathering, at Delhi's Ramlila grounds, was led by party leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

The so-called 'Bharat Bachao' rally was called, organisers said, to highlight the "divisive and disruptive" policies of the BJP government.

Smaller 'Bharat Bachao' protests were also held in other locations around the world.

Congress leaders led by party chief Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and former prime minister Manmohan Singh held 'Bharat Bachao' rally at Delhi's Ramlila grounds today to highlight the "divisive and disruptive" policies of the BJP government. The party's Overseas Congress will join the Bharat Bachao Rally through demonstrations around the world. Addressing the Congress' mega Bharat Bachao Rally (Save India Rally), Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged everyone to gather the courage to fight the current situation

Taking a jibe at the BJP for demanding an apology for his "rape in India" remark, Rahul Gandhi said, "My name is Rahul Gandhi, not Rahul Savarkar. I will never apologize for speaking truth and nor will any Congressman do so. It is Narendra Modi and his assistant Amit Shah who has to apologize to the country for destroying India''s economy."

A large number of congress supporters from Delhi and other states have attended the Rally in Delhi.