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Delhi Braces For Tense Weekend: Barricades, Dry Days And Massive Security
- •Delhi is implementing heavy security measures ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with permissions denied under Section 163 of the BNSS.
- •The Home Ministry has deployed over 23000 Central Armed Police Forces personnel, and Delhi Police strength in the New District is slated to rise significantly amidst fears of large crowds.
- •Authorities have ordered dry days on Friday and Saturday, closed liquor vends, and intensified checks at hotels, railway stations, and city borders.
- •Commuters can expect severe traffic disruptions, multi-layered barricades, and diversions across Central Delhi, prompting advisories to avoid areas like Connaught Place and Parliament Street.
- •Residents and visitors are advised to carry valid photo IDs, allow extra travel time, and postpone non-urgent appointments in Central Delhi over the weekend.
Key Questions Answered
Protesters and opposition parties are demanding the resignation or arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the handling of the electoral process by the Election Commission.
Delhi Police and the Home Ministry have deployed 221 Central Armed Police Forces companies alongside local units, setting up multi-layered barricades and traffic diversions around Central Delhi. Authorities also ordered liquor shops to stay shut on Friday and Saturday, and hotels are restricting bookings or conducting checks on suspicious guests.
No, Delhi Police did not grant permission for the demonstration, citing prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) due to intelligence inputs indicating large crowds attempting to enter the capital.
