Yogendra Yadav, Neha Bora among several detained near Jantar Mantar on day 2 of anti-CEC protest

On the second day of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, several activists were detained by Delhi police near Jantar Mantar. Among those arrested were AISA national president Neha Bora and Swaraj India member Yogendra Yadav. This happened as the group marched towards Jantar Mantar, repeating a similar protest that occurred the previous day with around 550 participants.

Both times, police stated they had not granted permission for the demonstrations. On Saturday, protesters, including Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal and advocate Prashant Bhushan, attempted to cross barricades before being stopped by authorities, who moved them into police vehicles. Despite the repeated attempts, security in Central Delhi has been heightened, with prohibitory orders issued, 5000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed, and multiple layers of barricades erected.

The police have registered three FIRs against unidentified individuals connected to the protest on Friday, alleging disobedience of an order, obstruction of a public servant, use of criminal force, and acts committed in furtherance of a common intention.