"Opposition Unites in Delhi, Demands Release of Kejriwal Before Election"

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Source: Al Jazeera English
"Opposition Unites in Delhi, Demands Release of Kejriwal Before Election"
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Thousands of supporters and top leaders of India’s opposition coalition rallied in the capital to protest the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the general election, decrying "autocracy" and accusing the government of using law enforcement agencies to intimidate opposition leaders. Kejriwal, a key figure in the opposition alliance challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was arrested in connection with a corruption probe involving alleged kickbacks in liquor licenses. The opposition leaders condemned the arrest and accused the ruling party of leading the country towards ruin, while Kejriwal's wife conveyed his message of gratitude to the people of India. The parliamentary election is set to begin on April 19, with analysts predicting Modi's re-election despite criticism of his government's tactics.

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