Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Pinarayi Vijayan detained at Delhi protest
Several opposition leaders, including former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday as they tried to join a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar . Banerjee and five Trinamool Congress MPs, including Derek O’Brien and Dola Sen, were detained…
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk expressed his deep concern over the recent detention of student leaders and activists in New Delhi, branding the situation as a "state of undeclared emergency." Wangchuk warned of another fast if the detainees are not released by tomorrow. Several high-profile political leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, Neha Bora, Yogendra Yadav, and Prashant Bhushan, were among those detained, protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's potential resignation.
Wangchuk, who initially couldn't join the protests on Friday, penned a poignant message that day, urging unity among diverse groups and emphasizing the importance of statesmanship. He also cautioned the younger generation to remain peaceful at all costs. Wangchuk's earlier fast in June, inspired by the protests at Jantar Mantar, had garnered significant support from students, activists, and opposition leaders, drawing attention to the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
Hospitalized on the 21st day of that fast due to health concerns, Wangchuk's efforts culminated in Pradhan's resignation on July 25.
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