RTI Activist Akhil Gogoi Arrested In Assam Ahead Of Amit Shah's Visit

Guwahati | Sunday | 20th May, 2018

Summary:

However, the BJP government has arrested me in the most undemocratic manner," Mr Gogoi told reporters before being taken away. Police arrested Mr Gogoi when he was protesting near Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, where the NEDA meeting is scheduled. Akhil Gogoi appealed to the people to protest against the visit of Amit Shah. "I once again appeal to the people to unite against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and protest against the visit of Mr Shah by showing black flags to him," Mr Gogoi added. "We were peacefully protesting here....