Delhi Police Detain Economist Jean Drèze and CPI Leader Annie Raja During Pro-Palestine Protest

Delhi Police Responds Quickly as Demonstrators Rally Against India's Foreign Policy
Delhi Police Detain Economist Jean Drèze and CPI Leader Annie Raja During Pro-Palestine Protest


Economist Jean Drèze and CPI leader Annie Raja were detained by Delhi Police while participating in a pro-Palestine protest on the streets of Delhi. The protest, which also saw the participation of Sonia Gandhi’s former National Advisory Council (NAC) member Jean Drèze, was aimed at raising concerns over India’s arms exports to Israel.

Protesters voiced their opposition by chanting that "Exporting arms to Israel violates international law and human rights," highlighting their stance against India's military support to Israel amid ongoing conflicts.

The protestors were swiftly detained by Delhi Police as the demonstration unfolded, drawing attention to the sensitive nature of international relations and human rights concerns. The detention of prominent figures like Drèze and Raja has sparked discussions on the right to protest and the growing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine issue.