Delhi Police have arrested Indian Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with a protest at Bharat Mandapam during an AI Summit in the national capital. A total of eight people have been arrested in the case so far.
Action Taken Over Alleged Law and Order Violations
According to police, the arrests were made on charges of disrupting law and order and violating security regulations during the protest. The Congress party has described the action as an attempt to suppress democratic voices.
Security Increased at Patiala House Court
Following the arrest, Delhi Police are preparing to produce Uday Bhanu Chib before the court. He may be presented at Patiala House Court after 10 am, according to available information. Security arrangements have been intensified inside and outside the court premises.
Paramilitary forces have been deployed to prevent any untoward incident. Police officials stated that all legal procedures are being followed in the matter.
Congress Leaders Criticise Arrest
Congress leaders have expressed b opposition to the arrest of the Indian Youth Congress president. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel criticised the action.
Bhupesh Baghel said the arrest of Uday Bhanu Chib and other youth workers by Delhi Police is illegal and condemned the move. He described it as an attack on democratic rights.
Claim of Peaceful Protest
The former chief minister wrote on social media platform X that in a democracy, raising voices, asking questions and protesting are not crimes. He stated that Youth Congress workers staged the protest peacefully without any violence or provocation.
The Congress said the protest was organised to raise issues concerning the Prime Minister’s agreements and the problems faced by youth. Party leaders questioned the basis of the arrests if the protest was peaceful.
Allegation of Police Action to Suppress Dissent
Bhupesh Baghel said the government is resorting to police action to suppress voices raised against its policies. He described it as a direct attack on freedom of expression.
Congress leaders said the action was taken to create political pressure and demanded the immediate release of all arrested workers and withdrawal of the charges.
