‘If protest failed, why detain over 6,000?’: AAP hits back at BJP
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticized the Delhi Police for the mass detention of over 6,000 protesters during a demonstration against the Chief Election Commissioner. AAP leaders allege that the government is suppressing democratic dissent and have vowed to continue their movement.
Why it matters
The incident underscores growing political tensions in India regarding electoral integrity and the right to peaceful protest.
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday accused Delhi Police of using force against protesters, including women, lawyers and journalists, during Saturday's demonstrations against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.He asserted that the agitation would continue through peaceful and democratic means.Addressing a press conference, Singh alleged that the authorities curtailed people's right to protest by shutting metro stations, stopping trains, imposing internet restrictions and deploying heavy police forces across the capital.He claimed that more than 6,000 people were detained in Delhi on Saturday and alleged that protesters were subjected to force.Singh also accused police personnel of entering a gurdwara and detaining people who had taken shelter there, calling the action disrespectful to the religious institution and its traditions.He further alleged that journalists covering the developments were detained.The AAP MP accused the BJP-led Centre of suppressing dissent over alleged irregularities in electoral processes, including voter deletions, and…
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