How the Mahatma’s 1922 court statement echoes amidst Delhi detentions of protesters
Delhi police detained youth protesters who called for passive resistance, invoking Mahatma Gandhi’s 1922 court statement on non‑violent defiance. Security forces have been heavily deployed as the rallies expanded, prompting criticism from civil‑rights groups. Authorities claim the arrests are lawful, while activists argue the crackdown curtails democratic dissent and revives debate over Gandhi’s relevance today.