'What was objectionable?': Dipke says video pleading with police for tents at Jantar Mantar protest ‘deleted by govt’

Abhijeet Dipke has claimed that a video showing him pleading with Delhi Police for tents during a protest at Jantar Mantar was deleted by the government, sparking controversy over transparency and accountability. Dipke had earlier criticized the police for not permitting tarpaulins at the protest site amidst heavy rain, highlighting the harsh conditions faced by protestors. This incident underscores the broader issues of government communication and the treatment of activists and dissenters, raising questions about the state’s willingness to engage openly with public grievances.