Ali alleged that the government's actions are driven by fear of losing power, particularly after Rahul Gandhi's efforts to expose alleged electoral fraud have resonated with the public.
Meanwhile, amid chaos over the "I Love Mohammad" row, the Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday arrested Maulana Mohsin Raza in connection with the September 26 protests in Bareilly.
Bareilly Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajay Kumar Sahni said that many associates of Maulana Tauqeer Raza, who has emerged as the chief conspirator in the stone pelting case, have been arrested.
Heavy police deployment continued in Bareilly city, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday. The city has remained tense since a protest over "I Love Muhammad" posters row turned violent on September 26.
"The main conspirator, Nadeem Khan, has been arrested today. A wireless set has been recovered from him. He is being sent to jail. The other accused are also being sent to jail. A total of 56 arrests, including that of Nadeem Khan, have been made so far. Their intention was to mislead the
Following a row over the violence in Bareilly, the President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, appealed to the public to maintain peace.
Police in Bareilly have detained 15 people in connection with the stone-pelting and violence that broke out during the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign on September 26, officials said on Sunday.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday strongly criticised the miscreants involved in the recent violence in Bareilly, and warned them of police action.
He cautioned individuals who resort to disorder, arson, and vandalism in the name of religion, particularly during festivals. He specifically addressed those who claim "I Love Muhammad" while engaging in destructive behaviour, questioning their awareness of the ongoing Shardiya Navratri c