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Delhi Police detain AAP chief Kejriwal during Jantar Mantar protest
Delhi Police arrested Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal and three party colleagues during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The action came as left-wing parties and student groups gathered for a protest in the capital.
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Delhi Police took into custody Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party, along with Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Durgesh Pathak on Tuesday during a protest at Jantar Mantar, a key demonstration site in New Delhi.
The detentions occurred as various left-wing political parties and student organizations assembled at the venue to stage demonstrations. The exact charges or reasons for the detention were not immediately specified by police authorities.
Jantar Mantar has served as a focal point for political activism and public protests in Delhi for several years. The arrest of Kejriwal, who leads the opposition party in Delhi, marks a significant political development amid ongoing tensions between the AAP and state authorities.
The incident reflects escalating political tensions in the national capital as multiple opposition groups continue to mobilize against government policies. Details regarding the duration of detention and formal charges, if any, remain unclear at this time.