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The IYC leader also said that several members of the organisation were detained following the protest and faced pressure from authorities. “Many of our colleagues were imprisoned and subjected to harassment. However, all of them have now been granted bail,” he added.
Referring to anticipatory bail granted to IYC national in-charge Manish Sharma in connection with the protest, Chib said the development reaffirmed their faith in the legal system.
Sharma, who also addressed the press conference, alleged that the protest was being “criminalised” and that police complaints did not accurately reflect what had transpired.
“Our colleagues were protesting peacefully, raising slogans, yet punitive action was initiated against them,” he said, adding that the families of some workers were harassed and their homes raided.
Maintaining that the right to protest is fundamental, Sharma said the organisation would continue to oppose what it termed a “one-sided” agreement.