AAP Accuses BJP of Authoritarianism Over Police Action Against Student Protesters

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over police action against students protesting alleged examination paper leaks. AAP leaders described the police response as disproportionate and accused the central government of authoritarianism.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a social media post that police had used lathi-charge and tear gas against students. “They are lathi-charging our children, and tear gas shells are being fired. It seems that instead of fixing the education system and examination system, Modi ji has directly declared war on the country’s youth,” he wrote.

Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia claimed the protest reflected growing opposition to the BJP government. “PM Modi, your barricades will not be able to stop the youth today. On one side stand batons, guns, and the arrogance of power; on the other are chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. Remember, PM Modi, oppression never lasts forever. The end of your tyranny is now certain,” he posted.

At a press conference, AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleged that protesters were chased, beaten, and subjected to tear gas. “In the national capital, young people are being treated like citizens of an enemy country. The arrogance of power never lasts forever, and PM Modi must now understand that the youth have awakened,” he said.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi compared the government to a dictator, saying history had shown that such arrogance leads to inevitable downfall.

The AAP leaders reiterated their support for the students’ demands for a fair examination system and action against paper leaks. The BJP has not yet responded to the allegations. Police actions during protests have previously drawn criticism from opposition parties.