Opposition slams Modi govt over 'undeclared emergency' amid Delhi protest crackdown

A coalition of Left parties has launched a coordinated attack on the Modi government, characterizing recent actions by law enforcement as tantamount to an 'undeclared emergency' ahead of a scheduled youth protest in the national capital. The parties released a joint statement expressing alarm over what they term systematic intimidation of prospective participants by Delhi Police and central authorities.

The opposition groups have demanded an immediate halt to all restrictions preventing citizens from assembling at Jantar Mantar for the planned demonstration. They have called on both the Delhi Police and the Centre to cease their alleged efforts to discourage participation in the proposed gathering.

The timing of the crackdown has drawn criticism from multiple opposition quarters, who contend that the measures circumvent constitutional protections for democratic expression and peaceful assembly. The parties argue that such actions undermine the fundamental rights guaranteed to Indian citizens.

The standoff underscores growing tensions between the opposition and the ruling establishment over protest rights and police conduct in the capital, with the Left bloc taking the lead in organizing the collective response to what they perceive as efforts to suppress dissent.