The arrest has rekindled India's ‘democratic backslide' debate, with opposition leaders and critics pointing out how investigating agencies avoid BJP leaders facing similar allegations.
Snigdhendu Bhattacharya is a journalist with a focus on national issues in India. He has written for various media outlets including Al Jazeera Media Network, diplomat, Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd., and BOOM. His articles cover a range of topics including politics, climate change, social issues, and human rights.