CPI(M) condemns Delhi Police action at party headquarters and demands withdrawal of cases against student protesters

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday condemned the alleged police action at its Delhi headquarters and demanded immediate withdrawal of cases registered against student leaders and protesters, alleging that the Union government was trying to suppress democratic dissent.

CPI(M) Vijayawada City Committee staged a protest in the city where party leaders and activists staged a dharna against the alleged attempt by the Delhi Police to enter the party headquarters and arrest student leader Aisha Ghosh.

Addressing the protesters, CPI(M) State Secretariat member Ch. Babu Rao and State Committee Member Donepudi Kashinath alleged that the Center and the Delhi Police were targeting students and political activists who were participating in peaceful protests. They termed the alleged attempt to arrest Ms. Ghosh and register criminal cases against student leaders as politically motivated and undemocratic.

The leaders alleged that the Center was trying to silence those challenging its policies by making false cases and resorting to arrests. They alleged that despite assurances that no action would be taken against the peaceful protesters, the police had initiated enforcement action against the students and their supporters.

Amid the alleged excessive use of force against protesters in various parts of the country, CPI(M) leaders urged the Union government to uphold the constitutional right to peaceful protest.

Published – 29 Jul 2026 18:13 IST