Jantar Mantar Protests: Prohibitory Orders, Traffic Restrictions in Central Delhi
- Delhi Police denied permission for a planned October 2 protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- The All India Students’ Association planned the protest over alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revisions, while the Indian Youth Congress also sought permission.
- Police expected 3,000 to 4,000 protesters and deployed Central Armed Police Forces personnel, barricades, and additional security around Central Delhi.
- Traffic Police warned of diversions and longer travel times near Jantar Mantar and nearby Central Delhi roads, including Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, and Parliament Street.
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Section 163 imposed in Delhi: What it means amid protest in Jantar Mantar against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Delhi Police has imposed Section 163 across New Delhi ahead of a proposed Jantar Mantar protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today. The order bars gatherings of five or more without permission, demonstrations, slogans and certain items. Security has been tightened amid expectations of a large turnout.
Delhi Police Impose Section 163 Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest Against CEC
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Delhi Police on Friday imposed a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 ahead of a proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. India News | Delhi Police Impose Section 163 Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest Agains…
Jantar Mantar Protest Live Updates: AAP leaders detained, Jantar Mantar sealed as protest against CEC hots up
Jantar Mantar Protest Live Updates: AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj and several party workers have been detained during the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against alleged irregularities in the electoral process and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, heats up. The detention comes as civil society groups, student organisations and Opposition parties including the Aam Aadmi Pa…
Jantar Mantar Protest: Delhi Police Imposes Section 163, Seeks Extra Forces, Traffic Curbs Announced
Delhi is bracing for a possible gathering of protesters at Jantar Mantar on Friday (October 2), with police stepping up security and putting up barricades across parts of Lutyens' Delhi. The Delhi Police has said that no organisation has been given
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