'Never Has This Country Seen a Bigger Coward': CJP Slams PM Modi Over Delhi Detentions
CJP activists and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee allege massive crackdown and unlawful detentions in Delhi following protests against the CEC.
The political landscape in the national capital has reached a boiling point following a massive crackdown by security forces on Saturday. Civil Liberties and Justice (CJP) activists have launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central Government, accusing the administration of bullying and cowardice following widespread detentions in Delhi.
Activists Call PM Modi an 'Embarrassment'
The tension erupted following protests led by the CJP at Jantar Mantar, where demonstrators demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests were met with a heavy police presence, leading to a massive security deployment across the city.
In a series of explosive posts on X (formerly Twitter), CJP activists did not mince words. Abhijit Dipke, a prominent CJP activist, leveled a direct attack on the Prime Minister, stating, "Modi, as PM, is an embarrassment to India. Never has this country seen a bigger coward and bully."
Another activist, Ashutosh Ranka, took the rhetoric even further, labeling the Chief Election Commissioner a "traitor" and declaring his willingness to spend his entire life in jail to ensure such officials are removed from office.
Dhruv Rathee Alleges 'Kidnapping' by Men in Civilian Clothes
Adding to the growing controversy, popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has come forward with harrowing allegations regarding his treatment by authorities. Rathee described his experience not as a lawful arrest, but as a "kidnapping."
According to Rathee, approximately 20 men dressed in civilian clothes barged into his residence while he was asleep on Saturday. He alleged that the men forcibly dragged him out of his bedroom and down the stairs, causing him physical injuries. In a detail that has sparked widespread outrage, Rathee claimed the men did not even allow him to put on slippers before forcing him into a jeep.
The content creator further alleged a systematic attempt to prevent documentation of the incident:
- Confiscation of Devices: Both his phone and his parents' phones were taken, leaving him unable to contact anyone or record the events.
- Denial of Legal Counsel: Upon reaching a police station, Rathee claims he was denied access to his lawyer.
- Extended Confinement: He alleges he was kept in confinement for 20 to 22 hours, during which officials repeatedly claimed he was neither arrested nor detained.
Massive Crackdown in the National Capital
The scale of the police action on Saturday was unprecedented. Reports indicate that around 1,000 people were detained across Delhi. The crackdown was not limited to activists; prominent political leaders were also caught in the sweep, including:
- Arvind Kejriwal (Aam Aadmi Party national convenor)
- Pinarayi Vijayan (CPI(M) leader)
- Mamata Banerjee (TMC chief)
The city saw significant disruptions as police erected barricades at the Ghazipur border and kept the gates of 45 Metro stations closed. Among those detained were CJP activists Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das, the latter of whom was reportedly detained from an aircraft. While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has countered these claims, the CJP maintains that the government is "terrified" of young people who question its actions.