Arunachal: Youth arrested for waving protest flag during PM Modi event

Guwahati: A person in his youth was arrested on Sunday after he reportedly showed a protest flag during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally at Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

The incident happened as PM Modi was addressing a large rally where thousands of people from across Arunachal had assembled to hear his speech.

As per initial reports, the arrested waved a protest flag amid the event, drawing the attention of security personnel.

He was immediately detained and taken into custody for grilling.

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Authorities haven't disclosed the identity of the youth or the exact motive behind his actions.

The rally was peaceful, with Modi talking about developmental issues, inaugurating and laying the foundation of several key projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore, including hydropower initiatives in Shi Yomi district and a convention centre in Tawang.

The PM also reiterated his government’s commitment to the Northeast, calling Arunachal the "land of the rising sun" and stating that the region holds a special place in his heart.

Police and local administration have stated that security was tightened across the venue, and the matter is under investigation.

More details await us on the nature of the protest and any potential political affiliations of the arrested youth.

The arrest has triggered conversations among locals, with some calling it an isolated incident while others saying that it reflects undercurrents of dissatisfaction despite the state government’s gratitude towards the Prime Minister’s developmental focus.