Delhi Police Issues Open Letter as Capital Restricts Protests
· India · Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Times of India
The Delhi Police has issued an open letter to citizens ahead of a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar, stating that personnel are humans with families and loved ones despite their uniforms. The Cockroach Janata Party had planned a protest on October 10 demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, but police denied permission for the event. In response to anticipated crowds, authorities deployed 26,000 security personnel from central forces across the national capital. Transport and education services have been heavily disrupted, with proposed restrictions at 57 Metro stations, train cancellations, and multiple schools shifting classes online or postponing examinations. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu regarding the same demand for the CEC's resignation.
Why it matters
The sweeping security restrictions and transport shutdowns disrupt daily life for millions of residents and commuters across the national capital region.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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