Blurring peaceful stir and law-breaking: BJP on Annamalai’s critique of CJP protest crackdown

{"heading_1":"2011 Gujarat Crackdown","subheading_1":"Narendra Modi's Criticism","content_1":"In 2011, then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi criticized the midnight police crackdown on anti-corruption protesters at Ramlila Maidan. Annamalai, an ex-IPS officer, recalled this statement and argued that Modi's criticism was valid.","heading_2":"2026 CJP Protest Crackdown","subheading_2":"Thirupathy's Defense","content_2":"Narayanan Thirupathy, the BJP spokesperson for Tamil Nadu, defended the police crackdown on CJP protesters. He cited Annamalai's 2011 statement and argued that the CJP leaders were denied permission for protest at Jantar Mantar and later breached the peace bonds they had executed.","heading_3":"Protest Dynamics","subheading_3":"Permission Denial and Breach of Peace Bonds","content_3":"CJP leaders were denied permission for protest at Jantar Mantar due to short notice, prior conduct, security/traffic concerns. They later entered the site by climbing gates/barricades after it was denotified, unfurled flags, and raised slogans. FIRs were filed for trespass, bond violation, and obstructing public servants."}