Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Congress Criticizes Govt. Over UAPA Misuse Allegations
The Congress party is accusing the government of using a law called UAPA in a bad way.
They say the government is using it to silence people who disagree with them, like students and journalists.
Congress points out that very few people arrested under this law are actually found guilty.
They believe the government is doing this to scare people and stop them from speaking out.
Several individuals, including some journalists, are still in jail, highlighting the impact of this law.
Congress alleges the Modi government misuses UAPA to stifle dissent.
Between 2014-2022, only 2.55% of UAPA cases resulted in convictions.
Pawan Khera cited several cases of UAPA misuse.
Several individuals remain in jail after arrests.
Courts repeatedly highlight the abuse of the law.
- Who
- Congress Party, Modi Government, various activists, journalists, and students
- What
- Congress accuses the Modi government of misusing UAPA to stifle dissent and target critics.
- When
- Between 2014 and 2022
- Where
- India
- Why
- Congress believes the UAPA is being misused to suppress opposition and free speech.
Congress' Position
Government Position
UAPA Use
Congress' Position
Congress alleges the Modi government is misusing UAPA to suppress dissent and target critics.
Government Position
The government has not provided a counter viewpoint within the articles provided.
- UAPA
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
- Conviction Rate (2014-2022)
- 2.55%
- Notable Cases
- Anand Teltumbde, Nodeep Kaur, Umar Khalid, Fahad Shah, others
