Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:21pm on 15 Jun 2024,Saturday India
The Delhi LG's approval to prosecute Arundhati Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain under UAPA for their 2010 speeches has sparked political backlash. Critics, including Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi and TMC's Mahua Moitra, call the move political, questioning the 10-year delay. They argue it aims to show BJP's strength despite its reduced majority. The speeches, made at a conference advocating for Kashmir's independence, are now under scrutiny for being provocative. Chaturvedi noted the timing, while Moitra condemned the action as fascism. The debate intensifies as the government defends its decision amidst ongoing controversies.
