Morsi was arrested several times "due to his constantly firm stance against the repressive measures and oppressive practices of the overthrown regime, " the party said.

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He was arrested several times under President Hosni Mubarak's regime for protesting "repressive measures and oppressive practices, " as well as "rigged elections, " his party said during the campaign.

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