New Delhi | July 29, 2026
Union Minister JP Nadda defended the Delhi Police’s attempt to detain student leader Aishe Ghosh from the CPI(M) central committee office (AKG Bhavan), terming it a “normal law and order situation” during a session in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Rejecting opposition claims of political intimidation, Nadda accused opposition leaders of “politicising and sensationalising” standard law enforcement procedures.
Key Highlights from the Rajya Sabha Debate
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Standard Law Enforcement: Nadda stated in the Upper House that police acted purely to maintain order regarding a pending case and noted that “any student who is into activism will have to face such a situation” during law enforcement actions.
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Emergency Parallel: Drawing from his personal political background, the Union Minister cited his past experience as a student activist, stating he was arrested directly from classrooms multiple times during the Emergency under Congress rule.
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Opposition Protest: The issue was brought to the floor by CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas, who condemned the police presence at a national political party’s headquarters as an unauthorized raid.
Background of the Incident
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Targeted Action: A Delhi Police team arrived at AKG Bhavan on Tuesday to take Aishe Ghosh—SFI Delhi State Secretary and former JNUSU President—into custody regarding a prior case.
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Standoff at AKG Bhavan: Arguments ensued between CPI(M) leaders and police personnel regarding the validity and service of the warrant, leading police to leave the premises without detaining Ghosh.
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Political Claims: CPI(M) leaders alleged the sudden action was political retaliation linked to Ghosh’s participation in recent student demonstrations.
