Arvind Kejriwal Jailed! | DICTATORSHIP Confirmed? | Dhruv Rathee

Dhruv Rathee・2 minutes read

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, lack of transparency in the appointment of Election Commissioners, suppression of dissent, and proposed laws tightening control over media raise concerns about democracy and freedom of speech in India. Rising unemployment and inflation further compound these issues, painting a bleak picture of the current political climate.

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  • Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, allegedly linked to the Electoral Bond scam, raised concerns about political manipulation and lack of transparency in the appointment of Election Commissioners, suggesting potential corruption within the system.
  • The increasing trend of arrests, fines, and legal actions against opposition parties and individuals, coupled with the proposed legislation to control social media content, indicates a growing authoritarian regime in India that suppresses dissent and opposition voices, posing a threat to democracy and freedom of expression.

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  • Why was Arvind Kejriwal arrested?

    Due to alleged involvement in the Electoral Bond scam.

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Summary

00:00

"Political Arrests and Election Controversies Unfold"

  • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested without a money trail or conviction.
  • Two out of three election commissioners were appointed as per PM Modi's wish.
  • News about the Electoral Bonds scam disappeared from TV channels and newspapers.
  • The Congress party claimed their bank accounts were frozen, hindering their campaigning efforts.
  • The Income Tax department imposed a fine of ₹17 billion on the Congress party and ₹110 million on the Communist Party.
  • Opposition candidates are receiving notices from the ED and IT as soon as they are declared.
  • The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) amendment in 2018 made it difficult to obtain bail, following Arvind Kejriwal's arrest.
  • Arvind Kejriwal's arrest was linked to the Electoral Bond scam, with donations made to BJP through his company.
  • The appointment of two new Election Commissioners by PM Modi and Amit Shah raised concerns over the proper procedure not being followed.
  • The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the lack of transparency in the appointment process but did not take any action.

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Judges' political affiliations and authoritarian trends in India.

  • Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigned and joined BJP after admitting to approaching them before resigning.
  • He expressed difficulty in choosing between Gandhi and Godse in a recent interview, raising concerns about judges' political affiliations.
  • Chief Justice of India noted a shift where jail is becoming the rule in district courts, contrary to the common phrase 'Bail is the rule, jail is an exception.'
  • Advocate Dushyant Dave highlighted judges' fear and pressure, leading to a hesitant approach in granting bail.
  • Instances of arrests and FIRs for criticizing the government, showcasing a trend towards suppressing dissent.
  • India categorized as an Electoral Autocracy, two steps away from full dictatorship, with laws being used to stifle opposition voices.
  • Proposed Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2023 aims to control social media content, requiring approval from a Central Evaluation Committee.
  • Unemployment and inflation issues highlighted, with over 960,000 central government jobs vacant and rising food prices despite global trends.
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