Hyderabad, Aug. 30 -- Communist Party of India (Marxist) Telangana secretary John Wesley was placed under house arrest in Hyderabad on Saturday, August 30 ahead of the "Chalo Assembly" protest.

Police prevented him from participating in the planned protest at the Telangana Assembly over the Anajipur land dispute. The action triggered strong criticism from party workers across Telangana.

According to reports, the CPI(M) planned a protest at the Telangana Assembly, which would coincide with the beginning of the Monsoon session. The protest aimed to pressure the Telangana government to resolve the issue and safeguard the rights of the local poor.

A video of Wesley being placed under house arrest is circulating on social media.

While Wesl...