Politics · India · 19 hrs ago
Delhi detains 7,000 as security operation blocks planned CJP protest
Delhi deployed about 41,000 security personnel to stop a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, at Jantar Mantar.
The protest called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls.
The security operation led to 7,000 people being detained and left large parts of the city deserted.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the city would not be held hostage and accused the CJP of acting as an AAP ally.
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate criticised Gupta and questioned her response to the alleged mistreatment of women protesters.
The CJP said it would continue protesting until Kumar resigns.
It announced another demonstration at Jantar Mantar for 10 am on Sunday.
Delhi detained 7,000 people during a security operation to prevent a planned CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
About 41,000 security personnel were deployed across the capital on Saturday, and large parts of the city were left deserted.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said Delhi “will not be held hostage” and accused the CJP of acting as the AAP’s “B-Team”.
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate criticised Gupta over alleged mistreatment of women protesters and challenged her praise of the police.
The CJP said it would continue protesting over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls until the chief election commissioner resigns.
- Who
- Delhi Police and security personnel detained 7,000 people; the CJP planned the protest.
- What
- A security operation blocked a planned demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest concerned alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.
- When
- Saturday. The CJP announced another demonstration for Sunday at 10 am.
- Where
- Delhi, including the planned protest site at Jantar Mantar.
- Why
- Authorities sought to prevent the protest. The CJP was demanding the chief election commissioner’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate
Police response
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
Gupta praised Delhi Police and security personnel for managing the situation with “responsibility and prudence”.
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate
Shrinate questioned Gupta’s praise, citing alleged mistreatment of women protesters and accusing police of beating young people and remaining silent before attackers.
Protest and disruption
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
Gupta accused the CJP, Congress, AAP and the Left of creating havoc and said she opposed politics that spread anarchy.
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate
Shrinate challenged Gupta over the treatment of protesters during the crackdown.
Let it be known: Delhi will not be held hostage
Have you lost your mind? Did you see the mistreatment of the girls?
Around 41,000 security personnel were deployed across Delhi to prevent the CJP’s planned protest, and 7,000 people were detained.
Rekha Gupta and Supriya Shrinate exchanged criticism over the operation and the treatment of protesters.
The CJP announced another demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
- Detentions
- 7,000 people
- Security deployment
- Around 41,000 personnel
- Planned protest site
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Next demonstration
- Sunday at 10 am
Sources
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