Left Likens Delhi's Security Clampdown to Emergency, Kejriwal Urges Nationwide Turnout for CJP Protest
AAP said police detained CJP leaders and tightened security around Kejriwal’s home to stop a peaceful protest demanding the election chief’s resignation.
- On Saturday, Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Centre's security clampdown in New Delhi, labeling the detention of Cockroach Janta Party leaders "worse than Emergency."
- The demonstration at Jantar Mantar seeks the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged "vote theft," which Kejriwal claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi is suppressing democracy to protect.
- Delhi Police detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka upon arrival, while authorities closed 57 metro stations and imposed prohibitory orders.
- AAP MLA Gopal Rai criticized the measures, claiming police turned Kejriwal's residence into a "fortress," while the party condemned the "authoritarian detention" of its leadership.
- Left parties joined the criticism, condemning "extraordinary restrictions" that harass common citizens and arguing these measures violate constitutional rights to protest.
13 Articles
13 Articles
'Worse than Emergency, we are living under dictatorship'
Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Centre for the security clampdown in central Delhi against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, calling it "worse than Emergency" and alleging dictatorship. He also accused Prime Minister Modi of being scared and protecting "vote chori" by crushing democracy, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
‘Worse Than Emergency’: Kejriwal Slams Modi Over Delhi Crackdown Amid CJP Protest
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Centre of imposing a dictatorship after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders were detained at Delhi airport ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Kejriwal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a series of posts on X, alleging that the detention of CJP leaders reflected the government's fear of dissent. The AAP also accus…
The Economic Times
Worse than Emergency, we are living under dictatorship: Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal has criticized the central government's security clampdown in Delhi regarding the CJP protest. He stated that the situation is worse than during the Emergency. Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using fear tactics to suppress democracy. Additionally, he called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged electoral fraud.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
