'Not Afraid': NSUI Chief Slams Police Brutality Against Women
NSUI President Vinod Jakhar slams the Centre for dictatorship after party workers and women were detained and allegedly assaulted by Delhi Police.
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has launched a scathing attack on the central government, alleging widespread police brutality and the targeted detention of its workers in Delhi. NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar asserted that the crackdown would not silence their demands or deter them from challenging the authorities.
Detentions Across Delhi
Taking to social media and public statements, Vinod Jakhar revealed that he and numerous party members had been picked up and held at various police stations across the capital. Jakhar specifically mentioned being held at the Dwarka Sector-23 Police Station, noting that he was brought in around 12:00 PM and remained in custody for a significant duration.
The crackdown was not limited to student leaders. Jakhar highlighted that the detentions included a broad spectrum of allies, including Members of Parliament (MPs), members of the Youth Congress, Sewa Dal colleagues, and other Congress party workers.
Allegations of Violence Against Women
The most serious claim made by the NSUI chief involves the treatment of female activists. Jakhar alleged that women colleagues faced brutality at the hands of the police during the morning's events. In a defiant post on X (formerly Twitter), he shared a video stating, "The police cannot suppress our voice by detaining us. We are not afraid, nor will we back down from our questions. We will fight strongly against the police brutality on women!"
A Fight Against 'Dictatorship'
The protests are rooted in a confrontation with the Election Commission. Jakhar accused the Centre of operating a "dictatorship" and stated that the organisation is standing firm against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He questioned the government's strategy, asking how many people they intended to detain and for how long, while insisting that the NSUI would continue to resist the alleged brutality.
Timeline of the Conflict
The current tension follows a series of escalating events in the capital:
- October 13: Student activists alleged they were assaulted by police while being detained during protests against the Election Commission.
- October 15: Delhi Police detained NSUI workers who had gathered outside the Parliament Street Police Station. These protesters were demanding the registration of an FIR regarding the alleged assault on activists.
- October 16: Further detentions occurred, leading to the current allegations of brutality against women and the detention of senior leaders.
These developments come amidst a backdrop of heightened political activity in Delhi, coinciding with a 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest organized by CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke at Connaught Place's Central Park.