India, July 30 -- Senior Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Eknath Khadse on Tuesday alleged that plainclothes policemen have been monitoring his activities and even attending his press conferences posing as journalists. He questioned the purpose and legality of such surveillance, hinting at political motives behind the actions.

Speaking at a press conference in Pune, Khadse claimed, "Eight to ten policemen in civil dress were present at this very press meet, pretending to be journalists. Why are police officials keeping watch on me like this? Who gave them permission to enter my house or attend my press conference? I have the right to speak freely. Are they trying to silence me?"

He alleged that police personnel ha...