"Scared Dictator", "Destruction Of Democracy", "Diversionary": INDIA Alliance React To Kejriwal’s Arrest
The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged liquor scam has ignited fierce reactions from members of the INDIA alliance, with leaders condemning what they perceive as a systematic erosion of democratic values and principles.
डरा हुआ तानाशाह, एक मरा हुआ लोकतंत्र बनाना चाहता है।
मीडिया समेत सभी संस्थाओं पर कब्ज़ा, पार्टियों को तोड़ना, कंपनियों से हफ्ता वसूली, मुख्य विपक्षी दल का अकाउंट फ्रीज़ करना भी ‘असुरी शक्ति’ के लिए कम था, तो अब चुने हुए मुख्यमंत्रियों की गिरफ्तारी भी आम बात हो गई है।
INDIA इसका…
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 21, 2024
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi characterised the arrest as the actions of a “scared dictator” seeking to stifle dissent and subvert democracy. He emphasised the need for INDIA to respond resolutely to such assaults on democratic institutions.
We vehemently condemn the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, an elected CM, especially when EC is in charge & MCC is in place. Earlier his administrative powers were snatched through an illegal ordinance. How can we expect fair elections in India if sitting CMs & prominent opposition…
— Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) March 21, 2024
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed shock at Kejriwal”s arrest, linking it to what he described as a concerted effort to undermine Indian democracy. Tharoor raised concerns about the timing of the arrest in the midst of general elections, calling for the Supreme Court to intervene to safeguard democratic principles.
TMC leader and Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale questioned whether the Election Commission was informed of the ED”s plans to arrest Kejriwal, highlighting concerns about interference in the electoral process. He criticised the arrest as a manifestation of BJP”s diversionary tactics.
Meanwhile, TMC leader Mahua Moitra suggested a correlation between the release of electoral bond data and Kejriwal”s arrest, labeling it as a diversionary tactic employed by the BJP.
Strongly condemn the arrest of Delhi CM, Shri Arvind Kejriwal by the ED.
It’s the second sitting CM of the INDIA bloc to be arrested.
Clearly, Modi and the BJP are in panic over people’s rejection in the ongoing elections.
All opposition leaders who defected and joined the BJP…— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) March 21, 2024
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechuri condemned Kejriwal”s arrest as an act of desperation by the BJP in response to mounting public discontent. He criticized the BJP for protecting defectors while targeting opposition leaders, portraying them as champions of democracy.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan characterised Kejriwal”s arrest as a manifestation of fear by those seeking to silence opposition voices ahead of the elections, calling for collective action to resist abuse of power.
With the political arrest of another sitting CM, Arvind Kejriwal, the BJP government, its Extended Department have made it clear that they aren’t anywhere close to winning 400 seats. They are scared of the opposition, they know the only way to win is to either silence or arrest…
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) March 21, 2024
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi accused the BJP government of resorting to political arrests to suppress opposition voices, describing it as a “murder of democracy” in India.
Ahead of #Elections2024, driven by fear of a decade of failures and the imminent defeat, the Fascist BJP Govt sinks to despicable depths by arresting Hon'ble Delhi CM @ArvindKejriwal, following the unjust targeting of brother @HemantSorenJMM.
Not a single BJP leader faces…
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) March 21, 2024
