कपिल सिब्बल का प्रोटेस्ट पर बड़ी Press Conference! Delhi Protest | Abhijeet Dipke

Summary

At a press conference, Kapil Sibal criticized the government’s handling of protests, arguing that it was using public-safety concerns to restrict dissent. He said that withdrawing permission to protest at Jantar Mantar while imposing restrictions elsewhere in Delhi effectively denied people a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate.

Sibal argued that Article 19 protects the rights to assemble and express opinions. In his view, restrictions are justified only when a protest poses a genuine threat to public order—not simply because it may be inconvenient. He said earlier demonstrations had been peaceful and accused authorities of creating or escalating disorder through their own actions, including by restricting access and transport.

He also questioned the detention of Abhijeet Dipke, Saurabh Das, and Ashutosh Lanka, saying they had not committed offences warranting arrest or continued custody. He criticized delays and procedural hurdles in securing their release, and said police, courts, and officials must act within the law.

More broadly, Sibal portrayed the crackdown as part of a pattern of intimidation and institutional control. He alleged that the government was trying to influence the media and voter lists, and argued that public protest had grown because the government was unwilling to engage with citizens, opposition parties, or Parliament. He called for peaceful demonstrations to be allowed and for the government to address protesters’ concerns through dialogue.

Presenters and Contributors

• Kapil Sibal — Featured speaker
• Abhijeet Dipke — Named in the video title and presentation context