Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal were released from detention on Saturday. The two leaders had been taken into custody by the Delhi Police earlier in the day during demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the national capital.
Following their detention, Banerjee stated that she and five Members of Parliament were held in a prison van for approximately two hours. Prior to her release, the TMC leader had announced the commencement of a protest dharna at the Dwarka North Police Station, where the group had been transported by authorities. In a video message recorded during the incident, Banerjee alleged that their group was not permitted to proceed toward Jantar Mantar, despite having complied with police instructions to remove their protest banner while situated near a bus stop.
Addressing the situation shortly after her release, Banerjee noted that she would not be returning to Kolkata on Saturday night. Instead, she confirmed her intention to remain in the national capital to participate in the upcoming INDIA bloc march scheduled for Monday, October 12. This demonstration is intended to protest against recent developments involving the youth.
Regarding the group's wider political objectives, Banerjee indicated that the INDIA alliance would present a united front. She mentioned that the President had requested evidence regarding their concerns, stating, "We don't have any evidence, if we are to investigate, we need proof." In response, the TMC chief affirmed their commitment to provide the necessary documentation. She maintained a cautious stance on further public comments, citing the need to uphold the system and respect the unified strategy of the INDIA alliance ahead of their planned collective action next week.
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