Congress-led all-party meeting demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
Leaders allege ECI is acting under BJP’s influence; call for a nationwide campaign to protect voting rights and ensure electoral transparency
On October 3, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke initiated a demand for a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was prompted by allegations of irregularities in electoral rolls and the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Dipke advocated for criminal proceedings against Mr. Kumar and a call for his resignation.
In preparation for the substantial demonstration, authorities in New Delhi have enforced stringent security protocols and traffic controls. Police officers and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been stationed at critical locations. Over 55 Delhi metro stations have been temporarily shut down, and various rail services have been decreased or halted due to the potential for "disorderly gatherings near sensitive areas."
Multiple groups, including the CJP, reported that protesters were being transported from different parts of the country.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned a temporary Internet shutdown within a 4-kilometer radius around the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing. This restriction will be active from 10 p.m. on October 9 to 10 p.m. on October 10. The Delhi Police has been augmented with additional Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel to reinforce security measures.
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