Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Aaditya Thackeray Criticizes BJP Over Police Crackdown on Protesters
Aaditya Thackeray, a leader from the Shiv Sena (UBT), criticized the BJP-led governments for their handling of a protest in New Delhi.
He said the police used excessive force, including lathi charges and tear gas, against protesters and students who were marching to the Parliament.
Thackeray compared the situation to the atrocities during British rule and accused the BJP of suppressing democratic protests.
He mentioned that women and children were also assaulted by the police.
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against the NEET paper leak.
Aaditya Thackeray criticized the BJP-led governments for the police crackdown on CJP protesters in New Delhi.
The police used lathi charges and tear gas against protesters and students during a 'Sansad Chalo' march.
Thackeray compared the police actions to atrocities during British rule.
He accused the Centre of failing to engage with the agitating students.
Women and children were also assaulted by the police during the protest.
- Who
- Aaditya Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
- What
- Criticism of police crackdown on CJP protest
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To highlight the suppression of democratic protests by BJP-led governments
Critics of BJP
BJP Supporters
Police Crackdown on Protesters
Critics of BJP
Critics argue that the police crackdown on protesters was excessive and undemocratic, comparing it to atrocities during British rule.
BJP Supporters
Supporters of the BJP may argue that the police action was necessary to maintain law and order.
- Event
- Police crackdown on CJP protest in New Delhi
- Date
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Location
- New Delhi
- Protesters
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters and students
- Critic
- Aaditya Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
- Accusation
- Suppression of democratic protests by BJP-led governments
- Police Actions
- Lathi charge and tear gas attack