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Opposition protests detention of CJP activists in Assam, calls dissent not a crime
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:45 AM
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Opposition parties in Assam protested the detention of activists from the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), asserting that dissent is not a crime. Demonstrators demanded their immediate release.
In Assam, several activists of the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) were detained by authorities. The detention prompted opposition parties across the state to voice their concern.
Opposition leaders quoted the phrase 'Dissent isn't a crime' while condemning the arrests and called for the immediate release of the detained activists. They organised peaceful protests to express their dissent.
Protesters urged the government to ensure a transparent investigation and to uphold legal safeguards. They emphasized that peaceful dissent is a fundamental right and should not be criminalised.
Opposition leaders quoted the phrase 'Dissent isn't a crime' while condemning the arrests and called for the immediate release of the detained activists. They organised peaceful protests to express their dissent.
Protesters urged the government to ensure a transparent investigation and to uphold legal safeguards. They emphasized that peaceful dissent is a fundamental right and should not be criminalised.