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Toolkit document case: War of words between BJP, Opposition over climate activist Disha Ravi's arrest

New Delhi
February 15, 2021

The action taken by the Delhi Police on an FIR related to a toolkit shared by climate campaigner Greta Thunberg in support of the ongoing farmer protests has triggered a war of words between the opposition and the ruling BJP. Accusing the Government of "murdering democracy" by using force against a 21 year old, the opposition on Monday said the voice of India cannot be silenced even as the BJP defended the action, saying a crime is a crime no matter at what age.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led the opposition offensive following the arrest of 21 year old Disha Ravi in the case and said the country will not be silenced.

"Your lips are free to speak. Say that the truth is still alive. They are scared, not the country," he said in a tweet in Hindi.

"India will not be silenced," he added. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Arrest of 21 year old Disha Ravi is an unprecedented attack on democracy. Supporting our farmers is not a crime."

RJD leader Manoj Jha said Democracy is under threat. "I am worried about democracy, as it is passing through the most difficult times," he said.