CPI(M) Decries Detention of Protesting Leaders, Says ‘an Emergency-Like Situation Prevails in Delhi’
The detentions came as Left leaders backed a protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, with police holding several activists across the city.
- On Saturday, Delhi Police detained CPI leaders John Brittas and Pinarayi Vijayan as they marched toward Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Authorities imposed a virtual lockdown across Delhi, deploying more than 50,000 police and paramilitary personnel while shutting down internet access and 57 metro stations.
- Police transported detained protesters, including Vijayan, to Chhatrasal Stadium, while simultaneously arresting activists like Dhruv Rathee in Gurugram and at the airport.
- DMK chief M.K. Stalin condemned the crackdown, stating the scenes "bring back painful memories of the Emergency." He called for immediate release of all detained protesters.
- The CPI continues demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, accusing the Central Government of suppressing dissent to protect the Election Commission from accountability.
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