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Jantar Mantar Protest: Delhi Police Barricades Roads Amid Anti-CEC Protest Call
- •Delhi Police has tightened security around Jantar Mantar and central Delhi on October 2.
- •A proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is proceeding despite police denying permission.
- •Barricades have been placed on roads leading to the protest site, with additional security personnel deployed.
- •The demonstration is called by student groups, social activists, and political figures over allegations concerning the Election Commission and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- •AAP leaders and other opposition groups have appealed to people to join the protest, with similar demonstrations expected nationwide.
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Delhi Police tightened security and placed barricades around Jantar Mantar and central Delhi on October 2 to handle a proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, which was organized despite police having denied permission for the gathering.
The proposed demonstration was called by student groups, social activists, and political figures, with opposition groups like AAP leaders appealing to people to join. Student organizations such as AISA and civil society members have previously organized similar protests demanding accountability and the CEC's arrest.
The protests were sparked by allegations concerning the functioning of the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alongside concerns regarding voter additions, deletions, and internal panel objections.
