Delhi HC told permission for E20 protest at Jantar Mantar rejected on law-and-order grounds
The petitioners say the rejection curbed their right to peaceful assembly, and the court listed the challenge for Oct. 27.
- On Friday, Delhi Police enforced prohibitory orders at Jantar Mantar, blocking a planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as demonstrators demanded his resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities.
- The movement, led by the All India Students' Association , stems from reports that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded objections on at least 14 occasions regarding decisions made without their knowledge.
- Around 5,000 personnel, including paramilitary units, were deployed across New Delhi, with 11 metro stations closed to regulate movement; police detained AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj and other demonstrators attempting to reach the site.
- Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia urged participation on X, warning that voting rights are at stake; the Cockroach Janta Party announced a parallel 'Jail Bharo Andolan' in Mumbai after authorities denied permission.
- The Delhi High Court listed a petition regarding protest restrictions for October 27, while organizers warned of continued demonstrations if CEC Kumar does not step down from his position.
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DMRC closes 11 stations ‘till further notice’ amid Jantar Manatar protest | List of Delhi metro stations closed today
Delhi Metro closed entry and exit at 11 stations on Friday due to protests by AAP and student unions. Key stations include Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat. Interchange facilities remain available at select stations.
Permission denied for Jantar Mantar protest against CEC
Delhi Police has denied permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, leading to the closure of 11 metro stations and heightened security. Various political parties and student unions are demanding Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Protest against CEC: Permit denied, security tightened around Jantar Mantar
New Delhi: Delhi Police has denied permission for a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Gandhi Jayanti and deployed additional security personnel in and around New Delhi on Thursday, October 1, officials said. The protest, called by the All India Students’ Association (AISA), Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics…
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