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Delhi Police Denies Protest Permission Over Electoral Roll Concerns
A group planned a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The protest was planned for Gandhi Jayanti, beginning at 11 a.m.
on Friday.
Delhi Police did not give permission for the gathering.
The organisers say there are problems with electoral rolls and the way elections were conducted.
They are also worried about the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, of voter lists.
They want Kumar to resign or face impeachment.
Police expected several thousand people to attend.
To prevent an unauthorised gathering, police put up barricades and added security around important places in New Delhi.
Delhi Police denied permission for a proposed Gandhi Jayanti protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The All India Students' Association, Manoj Jha and Prashant Bhushan called the gathering for Friday at 11 a.m.
Organisers are seeking Kumar's resignation or impeachment over alleged electoral-roll irregularities and election-related concerns.
They also criticised the Election Commission's handling of electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
Police expected 3,000 to 4,000 participants and deployed additional Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces personnel around New Delhi.
- Who
- The All India Students' Association, Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan, and expected supporters including AAP and Indian Youth Congress members.
- What
- Delhi Police denied permission for a protest seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation or impeachment over electoral-roll and election-related concerns.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and other key points in New Delhi.
- When
- The protest was scheduled for Friday, Gandhi Jayanti, at 11 a.m.; additional security was deployed on Thursday.
- Why
- Organisers cited alleged electoral-roll irregularities, concerns about election conduct, and the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision exercise.
Protest Organisers
Delhi Police
Electoral rolls and SIR
Protest Organisers
Organisers allege irregularities in electoral rolls and say the Special Intensive Revision exercise raises questions about protecting citizens' voting rights.
Delhi Police
Police denied permission and focused on regulating movement and preventing an unauthorised gathering; the article does not provide a detailed public response to the allegations.
Protest and security
Protest Organisers
The organisers announced a gathering at Jantar Mantar and expected participation from opposition, student and civil-society groups.
Delhi Police
Police cited an expected crowd of 3,000 to 4,000 people in making heightened security arrangements, including barricades and additional personnel.
Key facts
- Proposed venue
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Planned time
- 11 a.m. on Friday, Gandhi Jayanti
- Expected turnout
- Approximately 3,000 to 4,000 people
- Police decision
- Permission for the protest was denied
- Main demands
- Gyanesh Kumar's resignation or impeachment
- Issues raised
- Electoral rolls, election conduct, and the Special Intensive Revision exercise
- Security measures
- Additional Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, barricades, and regulated entry and exit points
Sources
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