AAP Protest Against Raghav Chadha's BJP Switch Leads to Detentions in Mumbai
'Gaddar Raghav Chadha': AAP workers detained by Mumbai police during protest outside MP's house - video
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) activists protested outside Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha's residence in Khar, Mumbai, following his recent switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The police detained several protesters, claiming the demonstration was not peaceful despite AAP's assertions of prior notification and peaceful intent.
- 01AAP activists protested against Raghav Chadha's switch to BJP.
- 02Several protesters were detained by Mumbai Police during the demonstration.
- 03The protest included slogans and the burning of Chadha's effigy.
- 04AAP accused police of preventing a peaceful protest and selectively enforcing law.
- 05Chadha's departure from AAP marked a significant political shift amid internal tensions.
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On Sunday, several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) activists were detained by Mumbai Police during a protest outside the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha in Khar, Mumbai. The protest was sparked by Chadha's recent switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leading to slogans like 'Gaddar Chadha' and the burning of his effigy. AAP claimed that the protest was peaceful and that they had informed the police in advance, but police restricted access to the protest venue and detained activists, including local leader Ruben Mascarenhas. AAP's Mumbai president, Preeti Sharma Menon, criticized the police for suppressing their democratic rights. The protests follow Chadha's departure from AAP, which has been described as a significant setback for the party amidst ongoing internal conflicts. Chadha stated that he left AAP because it had strayed from its founding principles and that he did not want to be part of its 'sins.'
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The detentions of AAP activists may discourage future protests and raise concerns about police handling of political dissent in Mumbai.
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