Cockroach Janta Party Urges Supporters In Delhi To Stay Back
· India · LiveMint, India Today, Hindustan Times
The Cockroach Janta Party has urged its supporters currently in Delhi to remain in the capital after police detained thousands during a demonstration. The protest was aimed at demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. Police cracked down on protesters attempting to reach Jantar Mantar, citing preventive action and unauthorized assembly. CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were released after furnishing a ₹50,000 surety bond for one year. The party has announced plans for a fresh demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
Why it matters
The confrontation between opposition protesters and security forces escalates political tensions in Delhi over the functioning of the Election Commission.
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