A man was allegedly assaulted during an opposition protest in Delhi after he raised slogans in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to reports. The incident took place amid demonstrations by opposition parties in the national capital over issues involving the Election Commission. The man was reportedly near the protest site when he began raising pro-Modi slogans, following which a group of people confronted him.

The incident occurred as opposition leaders and supporters gathered in Delhi as part of continuing protests against the Election Commission and the electoral roll revision exercise. The demonstrations have brought together several parties opposed to the government, with tensions reported around some protest locations. Security personnel have been deployed in large numbers in areas where the demonstrations are being held.

According to the available account, the man was allegedly surrounded and beaten after his slogans drew the attention of people at the protest. His clothes were also reportedly torn during the altercation. Police intervened after the situation escalated and took the man into custody to prevent further confrontation. He was later reportedly released.

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The incident has raised concerns over the conduct of political demonstrations and the treatment of people expressing views that differ from those of protesters. The episode comes amid heightened political tensions in Delhi, where opposition parties have been staging demonstrations over the Election Commission and electoral issues. Authorities have been maintaining additional security around protest sites to prevent clashes and maintain public order.

The latest incident adds to a series of confrontations reported around political protests in the capital. While the circumstances surrounding the assault are being examined, the episode has drawn attention to the need for peaceful demonstrations in which participants and those holding opposing political views can remain safe. Further details about any police action or complaint in connection with the incident were not immediately available.

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