BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad stated his party is not against protests, but accused the opposition of weaponizing them. He claimed this was due to the opposition's electoral defeats. The remarks were primarily directed at the Congress party. The comments were made amid discussions of recent protest crackdowns.
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned of restarting his hunger strike if detained protesters are not released. He made this statement during a protest in Delhi on Monday. The protest was organized to demand the release of individuals detained following earlier demonstrations in Ladakh. Wangchuk is advocating for Ladakh's statehood and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Rahul Gandhi publicly urged young demonstrators in Delhi to continue their protests. His remarks followed a police crackdown on the ongoing demonstrations. The incident occurred in the capital city on the day the article was published. Gandhi's comments framed the protest as a vital exercise of democratic rights.
A group of 124 former civil servants have issued a statement defending India's Election Commission. The statement supports the constitutional body against allegations of electoral malpractice. It comes amid claims of election rigging following the recent general elections. The former officials argue that such claims undermine the integrity of India's democratic institutions.
Political leaders from Kashmir have drawn parallels between recent security measures in Delhi and the restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir after August 2019. The comparison was made in response to a major police deployment and movement controls in parts of Delhi. The leaders described the Delhi situation as a chilling reminder of the lockdown in Kashmir. They argued that such measures undermine democratic norms and civil liberties.
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