CPI to launch Statewide protests over alleged UAPA misuse
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has announced statewide protests in Andhra Pradesh against the alleged misuse of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The party claims the government is using the law to suppress political dissent and deflect from governance failures.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions regarding civil liberties and the use of anti-terror legislation against political activists in India.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Tuesday accused the Andhra Pradesh government of resorting to “diversion politics” to deflect attention from governance issues and alleged that democratic rights were under attack through the misuse of stringent laws, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Addressing a press conference here, CPI State Secretary G. Eswaraiah said the party’s State Secretariat had adopted a resolution expressing concern over the political situation in Andhra Pradesh. Instead of addressing issues such as drought, low prices for agricultural and aquaculture produce, and law and order, the government was targeting individuals and organisations critical of its policies, he alleged.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in