In a vehement critique, senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has denounced the Delhi Police’s crackdown on Youth Congress members protesting at a high-profile AI Summit. The detentions, targeting IYC president and several activists, have been branded as an assault on fundamental democratic rights.
Sharing a post from the Youth Congress on X, Venugopal emphasized the sanctity of peaceful protests. He wrote that treating such expressions as criminal acts betrays the essence of democracy. The actions against IYC workers, he argued, stem from their courageous exposure of government shortcomings during the summit.
‘No violence was provoked; this detention is patently unlawful,’ Venugopal asserted, calling for swift release and case dismissals. The Congress youth wing has rallied public support, positioning the crackdown as a pivotal moment for democratic integrity.
From IYC headquarters, reports indicate an ongoing emergency session addressing the ‘illegal’ police measures. Leaders claim the government’s panic over the protest signals vulnerability in its policy framework. ‘Delhi Police’s move on our president shows how much this peaceful stand has unnerved the PM and BJP,’ an IYC statement read.
This isn’t isolated; it reflects escalating tensions between authorities and opposition groups amid criticisms of stifling dissent. Youth Congress vows to persist, transforming personal detentions into a national call for accountability. As reactions pour in, the incident highlights fractures in India’s protest landscape, potentially influencing future political strategies.