AAP Protests at Kankaria Carnival Over Nirbhaya’s Death in Gujarat, Female Worker Stands in Front of MLA’s Car, Court Rebukes Police
A complaint was filed against seven individuals by the police after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers blocked the Chief Minister’s convoy at the Kankaria Carnival. The police presented the accused in Metro Court seeking remand.
However, the court questioned why bail was not granted despite the offense being bailable. The court has asked the police to explain within five days. If the police fail to do so, action may be taken against them for disregarding the court’s instructions.
Following the court’s decision, the AAP workers were granted bail on a bond of Rs. 15,000. In celebration, the workers wore garlands and raised slogans of ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ in the court premises.
Police Force in a Frenzy as AAP Youth Wing Protests at Kankaria Carnival
On December 25th, during the opening day of the Kankaria Carnival in Ahmedabad, a late-night protest was held by the Aam Aadmi Party’s student wing, CYSS. As Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with ministers and legislators, were leaving the carnival, AAP youth members staged a protest outside, holding banners.
A female AAP worker even stood in front of the vehicle of a BJP legislator. The sudden protest caused a commotion within the CM’s security team and the police force. CM’s security and the police quickly intervened, moving the protestors away from the scene.
7 Arrested for Attempting to Block CM’s Convoy at Kankaria Carnival
There was a major security lapse involving leaders ranging from the Chief Minister to BJP MPs and MLAs. In connection with the incident, a complaint has been filed against 9 Aam Aadmi Party workers at the Maninagar Police Station.
The accused, including AAP’s Ahmedabad City (East) President Om Prakash Tiwari, Kuldeep Bhatt, Yatrik Patel, Irfan Sheikh, Sanjeev Chaudhary, Teerth Shrimali, Janviba Gohil, Dhruv Yadav, and Nagendra Mishra, attempted to block the Chief Minister’s convoy. Seven of the accused have been arrested, while the arrests of Om Prakash Tiwari and Nagendra Mishra are still pending.
Commotion Erupts as AAP Stages Protest After CM Inaugurates Kankaria Carnival
The Kankaria Carnival 2024 was officially inaugurated by the Chief Minister, with a colorful ceremony. Tight security arrangements were in place, including the presence of the DCP, three ACPs, more than five PIs, and other police personnel.
However, after the carnival concluded, when the Chief Minister and other legislators were leaving, a sudden protest took place around 9:30 PM near IDBI Three Roads. A woman from the Aam Aadmi Party, along with others, held banners demanding justice for atrocities against women in Gujarat. The protestors raised slogans and caused a commotion.
Sudden Protest by AAP Workers Causes Commotion During Kankaria Carnival
On December 25, during the inauguration of the Kankaria Carnival 2024 by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, a sudden protest occurred. Approximately 10 to 15 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, holding banners, gathered on the road, blocking the path of the Chief Minister’s convoy and other dignitaries. This unexpected demonstration led to a commotion among the Chief Minister’s security personnel. The local police, with immediate assistance, managed to disperse the protesters from the area.
During the protest, an AAP female worker stood in front of a legislator’s vehicle. However, due to the absence of female police officers at the scene, the police faced challenges in removing her from the location.
AAP Criticizes CM and Ministers for Prioritizing Kankaria Carnival Over Meeting Victim’s Family
The Aam Aadmi Party’s student wing, CYSS, has accused Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and his ministers of having time to attend the Kankaria Carnival but not to meet the family of a 10-year-old girl who tragically died after a sexual assault.
They highlighted that women ranging from 2 to 70 years old are not safe, demanding immediate capital punishment for all sexual assault perpetrators and justice for the victims. The party expressed concern that under the current BJP-led government, the safety of Gujarat’s daughters is compromised.
