Delhi CM Slams Opposition Over Protest Chaos and Provocation
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta accuses Congress, AAP, and Left workers of wreaking havoc during protests and provoking security forces in the national capital.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched a scathing attack on opposition parties, describing the recent protests in the national capital as "extremely unfortunate." The Chief Minister alleged that workers from the Congress, AAP, Left, and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) deliberately incited chaos and targeted security personnel to create a confrontational environment.
Allegations of Deliberate Havoc
Taking to the social media platform X, Gupta accused the protesters of moving beyond the bounds of peaceful demonstration. She claimed that the groups involved were not merely protesting but were actively attempting to disrupt the peace and provoke the Delhi Police and other security forces tasked with maintaining order.
“People from Congress + AAP + Left + CJP openly wreaked havoc in the name of protest. The Delhi Police, engaged in ensuring law and order, and all security forces were provoked, and deliberate attempts were made to create a confrontational situation,” the Chief Minister stated.
Gupta further suggested that these "professional agitators" had a specific intent to shatter the city's long-standing atmosphere of communal and social harmony.
Police Restraint and Citizen Calm
While slamming the opposition, the Chief Minister was quick to praise the resilience of the Delhi Police. She noted that despite being provoked, the officers maintained their composure and prioritized the safety of the general public over escalating the tension.
The Chief Minister also extended her gratitude to the residents of Delhi, thanking them for their patience and wisdom during the unrest. She credited the dedication of the security forces for preventing the situation from spiraling out of control and ensuring that the city's daily life was not completely paralyzed.
Mass Detentions Amid High Security
The protests, which were organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) under the banner of 'Jantar Mantar 2.0', aimed to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration turned the national capital into a high-security fortress as authorities moved to prevent the march.
According to Delhi Police sources, the situation led to significant law enforcement action:
- Mass Detentions: Approximately 1,000 protesters have been detained across the capital so far.
- Preventive Custody: Demonstrators were taken into custody after being informed that no official permission had been granted for the gathering.
- Security Lockdown: Heavy police presence was deployed to manage the crowds attempting to march toward Jantar Mantar.
Gupta concluded by emphasizing that the administration would remain firm, stating that the law would carry out its duties with full rigor to ensure the safety and convenience of Delhi's citizens are not compromised.