Mumbai CJP Protest: Anjali Damania Among Dozens Detained At Shivaji Park; Aaditya Thackeray, MNS Slam Govt
Mumbai: Activist Anjali Damania was among dozens of persons detained on Sunday when they arrived at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai's Dadar area to take part in a protest in support of the Cockroach Janta Party, police officials said. Damania was intercepted near the iconic ground and taken to an undisclosed location in a private vehicle, the officials said. "As I reached Shivaji Park in support…
Mumbai: Protester Anjali Damania was among several individuals apprehended on Sunday while participating in a demonstration supporting the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in central Mumbai's Dadar area. Police officials revealed that Damania was apprehended close to the renowned ground and conveyed to an undisclosed destination in a private vehicle.
Upon her arrival at Shivaji Park, she claimed that the officers were in plainclothes and she was unsure of their destination. The Mumbai Police are currently handling the detained individuals, with many having been transferred to the Shivaji Park police station or other nearby stations. Legal proceedings are anticipated against those who organized the protest without prior authorization.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray denounced the BJP's apprehension, asserting that students are being detained for peacefully protesting against the regime. MNS president Amit Thackeray questioned the rationale behind the police detainment, hinting at potential involvement from Shivaji Park Police officials and BJP workers.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke vowed to persist in protests after his release, criticizing the lack of space for peaceful assembly and demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged voter roll irregularities.
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