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Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan decries Aishe Ghosh arrest attempt as assault on democratic rights
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 10:40 PM
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Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the alleged attempt to arrest student Aishe Ghosh, calling it an affront to democratic freedoms.
Former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan publicly criticized the alleged attempt to arrest student Aishe Ghosh, labeling it a direct assault on democratic rights. Vijayan, who has been a prominent figure in Kerala politics for decades, expressed concern that such actions undermine the principles of freedom of expression and academic liberty.
The incident, which reportedly involved authorities attempting to detain Ghosh during a campus event, has sparked debate among students and civil society groups. Vijayan urged law enforcement agencies to respect constitutional safeguards and to refrain from using coercive measures against dissenting voices.
Vijayan’s remarks come amid growing tensions between student activists and state security forces. He emphasized that safeguarding democratic norms requires transparent and lawful procedures, especially when dealing with political dissent.
The Kerala government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the arrest attempt, but the former chief minister’s condemnation has intensified calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.
The incident, which reportedly involved authorities attempting to detain Ghosh during a campus event, has sparked debate among students and civil society groups. Vijayan urged law enforcement agencies to respect constitutional safeguards and to refrain from using coercive measures against dissenting voices.
Vijayan’s remarks come amid growing tensions between student activists and state security forces. He emphasized that safeguarding democratic norms requires transparent and lawful procedures, especially when dealing with political dissent.
The Kerala government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the arrest attempt, but the former chief minister’s condemnation has intensified calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.