Posted 3/23/2024, 2:34:56 PM
India Protests German Comments on Arrest of Opposition Leader Kejriwal
- India summoned German diplomat to protest comments about arrest of opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal on corruption charges
- Kejriwal is chief minister of Delhi and senior official in Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
- German foreign office spokesperson said Germany expects judicial independence and democratic principles in case
- India accused Germany of interfering in judicial process and undermining independence of judiciary
- Anti-Modi protests continue in Delhi demanding Kejriwal's release, accusing Modi of stifling opposition ahead of elections