Delhi Police Deny Permission for Jantar Mantar Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
What Happened
Delhi Police have denied permission for a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration, called by AISA, Manoj Jha and Prashant Bhushan, is linked to allegations regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Despite the denial, authorities expect a large turnout and have deployed additional security personnel, barricades, and paramilitary forces in central Delhi.
Key Takeaways
Authorities are treating the situation as a major law-and-order challenge, with thousands of protesters expected. Restrictions and heightened security measures have been put in place around the Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street areas.