Delhi Police Detain 500 Protesters Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
· India · Indian Express, Zee News
Delhi Police detained approximately 500 protesters on Friday as they attempted to demonstrate at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The group, which included political figures such as former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, demanded the CEC's resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Activists from AISA, SFI, and NSUI also participated in the protest, which had been denied official permission by police on Thursday. Authorities intercepted groups of protesters across Central Delhi, moving them to various police stations including Badarpur and those in Outer North Delhi. A small number of demonstrators remained gathered near Janpath as police continued to restrict movement toward Parliament Street.
Why it matters
The mass detention of political leaders and student activists highlights growing friction between opposition parties and the Election Commission regarding the integrity of voter registration processes. This incident signals potential for further political unrest as opposition groups challenge the administration of electoral rolls.
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