Socio-cultural leaders urge UDF government to roll back UAPA use in State
Prominent cultural and political figures in Kerala have submitted a memorandum to the UDF government opposing the increased use of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. They argue that the law is being used to repress political activists and represents a regressive shift in policy.
Why it matters
The debate over the UAPA reflects broader tensions between national security legislation and civil liberties in Indian politics.
A group of prominent political and cultural figures has urged the UDF government to step back from strengthening the use of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in Kerala, warning that its application against political activists signals a slide towards “emergency-like repression”.
The article focuses heavily on the perspective of the critics of the government, using terms like 'emergency-like repression' to frame the issue.
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