Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Congress Accuses Modi Govt. of Suppressing Dissent
The Congress party accuses the Modi government of using laws like the UAPA to silence people who disagree with them.
They point to cases where people have been arrested and kept in jail for a long time without being convicted, including activists, journalists, and students.
The Congress claims the government is attacking the Constitution by doing this.
They highlight instances where the courts have criticized these actions and called for the protection of free speech.
Congress accused the Modi government of stifling dissent.
Pawan Khera cited the low conviction rate in UAPA cases between 2014-2022.
The party highlighted cases of Anand Teltumbde, Nodeep Kaur, Umar Khalid, and others.
Congress alleges the government is attacking the Constitution through UAPA misuse.
Courts have criticized arrests and called for protecting free speech.
- Who
- Congress Party, Modi Government
- What
- Congress accuses the Modi government of stifling dissent and misusing laws like UAPA
- When
- As of June 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To silence dissent and target critics.
Congress Party
Modi Government
UAPA Misuse
Congress Party
The Modi government is misusing laws like UAPA to stifle dissent and target critics.
Modi Government
Not applicable in the provided article.
Justice System
Congress Party
Pre-trial presumption of guilt and media-driven trials are deepening the crisis of justice.
Modi Government
Not applicable in the provided article.
Constitutional Attack
Congress Party
The misuse of UAPA is part of a broader attack on the Indian Constitution.
Modi Government
Not applicable in the provided article.
- Who
- Congress Party
- What
- Accusations of the Modi government stifling dissent.
- Where
- India
- When
- As of June 2024
- Why
- To stifle dissent and delay justice.
- Laws Cited
- UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act)
