Arvind Kejriwal Criticizes PM Modi Over Detention of AAP MLA in Jammu and Kashmir
Arvind Kejriwal's ‘thanedar’ jibe as he blames PM Modi for PSA detention of J&K AAP MLA Mehraj Malik
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the detention of Mehraj Malik, an AAP MLA in Jammu and Kashmir, under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The High Court quashed Malik's detention, deeming it legally unsustainable, prompting calls for accountability regarding the misuse of the PSA.
- 01Arvind Kejriwal criticized PM Modi for the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the PSA.
- 02The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir quashed Malik's detention, citing legal unsustainability.
- 03Kejriwal accused Modi of issuing illegal orders and suggested he should have been a jail officer.
- 04Malik's detention sparked protests in his constituency, highlighting concerns over the misuse of the PSA.
- 05The case illustrates ongoing tensions regarding civil liberties in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Arvind Kejriwal, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the detention of Mehraj Malik, an AAP legislator in Jammu and Kashmir, under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently quashed Malik's detention, stating that the order was legally unsustainable and lacked proper consideration. In response, Kejriwal took to social media platform X to accuse Modi of giving 'illegal orders,' suggesting that he mistakenly became Prime Minister instead of a jail officer. Malik, who serves as the J&K unit chief of AAP, was detained in September 2025 for allegedly disturbing public order and was held in Kathua jail. The High Court's ruling has led to protests in Malik's home constituency in Doda, where supporters welcomed the decision. Other political leaders, including J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami, have also condemned the misuse of the PSA, which allows for detention without charge for extended periods. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding civil liberties and the application of the PSA in Jammu and Kashmir.
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The High Court's decision to quash Malik's detention raises important questions about the application of the Public Safety Act, potentially influencing future cases and civil liberties in Jammu and Kashmir.
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