Speaking about the CJP-led protest in Delhi, Chavda said Rahul Gandhi had raised awareness among young people across the country while amplifying their voices and bringing their dissatisfaction to the streets.
“The way Rahul Gandhi has raised awareness among the youth across the country, not just by creating awareness, but by amplifying their voices, has brought the aspirations and the deep-seated indignation of the younger generation out onto the streets for all to see. Today, the nation's youth are raising their voices against this government to secure their future and protect democracy,” Chavda said.
He alleged that the government was unsettled by the growing participation of young people in protests and was responding with rhetoric rather than addressing their concerns.
Citing paper leaks, alleged voter theft and other forms of injustice, Chavda said these issues had prompted members of Generation Z to take to the streets.
“Frightened by this, the government is resorting to all sorts of erratic rhetoric. Whether it is paper leaks, the theft of votes, or various forms of injustice, the country's 'Gen Z' has taken to the streets to protest against these issues. A leader like Rahul Gandhi has given a voice to this generation, articulating their hardships, their suffering, and their concerns. I believe the government is afraid, and this new generation is now fighting a battle for a new kind of freedom,” Chavda added.
Meanwhile, Delhi Police placed Abhijeet Dipke under preventive detention at his residence in New Delhi, invoking prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Representatives of the CJP alleged that he was taken to an undisclosed location without immediate access to lawyers.
The CJP had called the “Lehra Do Tiranga” march to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and voter lists.
Several student and political activists were detained during the demonstrations, apart from Dipke. Among them was All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora, who was detained near Mandi House. More than 150 demonstrators were also taken into custody.
As security arrangements intensified, Central Park was closed for two days, with heavy barricading and the deployment of paramilitary forces in the area.
The demonstrations brought allegations concerning electoral rolls, voter lists and youth grievances into focus, while the preventive detention of activists and the detention of more than 150 demonstrators marked a significant escalation in the security measures surrounding the CJP-led protest in Delhi.
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