"Is It Wrong To Have Political Affiliation?": Ex-Councillor In Delhi Riots Case

Ishrat Jahan, who has served as Congress councillor from 2012-17, is accused of being the "masterminds" of the February 2020 Delhi riots.

Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan, arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), on Monday sought bail in the northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, asking before a court in the national capital that whether it wrong to have a political affiliation. "There is no evidence. Is it wrong to have a political affiliation? What wrong have I committed? Stifling voices was the reason behind imposing UAPA. UAPA must be scrutinized,” said advocate Pradeep Teotia, appearing for Ishrat Jahan before Addistion Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat. Ishrat Jahan has served as Congress councillor from 2012-17 and has been a member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), according to her sister Sarwer Jahan. Mr Teotia argued bail plea for her on the grounds that there is no evidence to show her connection with the co-accused and that the witnesses are planted.