In Brief
- Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka held in extended custody after waving Tiranga.
- Abhijeet Dipke condemns detention, addressing PM Modi directly.
- Dipke highlights activists’ refusal to back down amid protests.
- Issue raises questions on rights and protest freedoms in India.
Extended detention of activists sparks criticism from CJP leader
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke has publicly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the extended custody of activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The activists were detained following an incident where they waved the Indian national flag, the Tiranga, at Jantar Mantar, a well-known protest venue in Delhi.
Dipke's remarks came in a post on the social media platform X, where he highlighted that waving the Tiranga was the activists’ initial act and their continued refusal to back down led to their extended detention. He addressed the Prime Minister directly, questioning the action against peaceful demonstrators.
The detention has raised concerns about the treatment of protestors and the broader implications for civil liberties in India. Authorities have maintained the custody on grounds linked to maintaining law and order during protests, according to preliminary official statements. However, civil rights groups and political commentators are watching the situation closely.
This development has sparked a conversation about the scope of protest freedoms and the government's response to dissent. The incident stands as a test case for the balance between public order and the right to peaceful assembly, critical in a democratic society like India.
