Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Praises Delhi Police for Zero Fatalities in Jantar Mantar Protest
Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju defended the Delhi police and state authorities, saying the large student protest at Jantar Mantar was handled without any deaths or serious injuries.
During a Tuesday briefing, Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju praised the response of Delhi police and the administrations of Bihar and Delhi to the student protests at Jantar Mantar. He highlighted that security forces successfully contained the large crowd without any deaths or serious injuries. Rijiju drew a comparison with past periods of unrest, mentioning that thousands died from gunfire in the Congress era and many were killed during the Telangana state-creation movement, whereas the current protest saw no shots fired.
He credited the authorities for maintaining order while allowing the demonstration to proceed. The comments were aimed at defending the police’s handling of the event amid criticism from some quarters. No injuries or fatalities were reported among the protesters.
Why it matters
The statement reflects the government's narrative on law-enforcement conduct during large protests, influencing public perception of police accountability.
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