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Jignesh Mevani's arrest an abuse of power by BJP, says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

JAIPUR: Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday condemned the arrest of Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani by the Assam police calling it an abuse of power.

"The arrest of Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani by the Assam police for tweeting against the Prime Minister is an abuse of power. This dictatorial attitude of the central and BJP governments is like a blemish on democracy and is against the constitution," Gehlot tweeted in Hindi.

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