Jantar Mantar sealed, protesters detained: How Delhi protest against EC played out
Over 500 individuals, including political figures such as AAP leader Sanjeev Jha, Atishi, and Sanjay Singh, were detained by the Delhi Police during a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday. The gathering was organized to voice opposition against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Despite the protest following peaceful procedures, police officials arrested MLA Sanjeev Jha and Saurabh Bharadwaj, the AAP Delhi unit president.
The AAP party has vowed to continue the movement. Internet service disruptions were reported near the protest site, with users receiving notifications of suspension "as per government instruction."
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