Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Warring condemns Delhi Police NSA power extension
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the president of the Punjab Congress, has criticized the central government's decision to extend the Delhi Police's power to detain people under the National Security Act (NSA) until October 18.
The NSA allows the government to detain individuals for up to 12 months if they are believed to be a threat to national security.
Warring argues that this move is an attempt to suppress dissent, particularly from students protesting against examination paper leaks.
He believes the government should address these concerns rather than using strict laws to silence protesters.
The Congress party has pledged to support the protesters both in the streets and in Parliament.
Delhi Police granted preventive detention power under NSA until October 18.
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring condemns the decision, calling it an attempt to suppress dissent.
NSA allows detention for actions prejudicial to national security, with periods ranging from 3 to 12 months.
Protests at Jantar Mantar demand action against examination paper leaks.
Congress party supports protesters and urges the government to address their concerns.
- Who
- Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Punjab Congress president
- What
- Condemnation of the Centre’s decision to extend Delhi Police’s power of preventive detention under the NSA
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To prevent actions prejudicial to the defence of India
Government's Perspective
Congress Party's Perspective
Purpose of NSA Extension
Government's Perspective
The government believes the extension is necessary to maintain national security and prevent actions prejudicial to India's defense.
Congress Party's Perspective
The Congress party views the extension as an attempt to suppress dissent and address public resentment.
Impact on Protests
Government's Perspective
The government may see protests as a potential threat to national security.
Congress Party's Perspective
The Congress party sees the protests as a legitimate expression of dissent and a call for action against examination paper leaks.
- Date of Notification
- July 15
- Validity Period
- Up to October 18
- Act
- National Security Act (NSA)
- Detention Period
- 3 to 12 months
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Demand
- Action against examination paper leaks