Mamata Banerjee: Centre Targeting People Involved in Movements

Addressing the arrest of Umar Khalid, who was charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Mamata Banerjee stated that if there is enough evidence, he should be punished. However, she added that "Movements (against NPR, NRC) have been targeted (by the ruling party)". Pointing out that the charge sheet had initially named Sitaram Yechuri and was later dropped, she opined that such actions were not right in a democracy.