Delhi Police Deploys 25,000 Central Forces Personnel As CJP Defies Ban On Jantar Mantar Protest Against SIR, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

Delhi police have mobilized an impressive 25,000 personnel from central forces to guard against potential unrest during a planned protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. The demonstration, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), aims to challenge the Special Interest Representation (SIR) of electoral rolls and demand that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign.

Despite the police denying permission, citing public safety and law and order concerns, the CJP insists the protest will proceed, with organizers prepared to face arrest. The decision to block the protest follows complaints from the Delhi Police about non-compliance with previous directives and alleged breaches of traffic regulations.

CJP co-convenor Saurav Das criticized the government's decision, questioning the Prime Minister's fear of the nation's youth and challenging the need for police permission to protest at this designated site. The police have taken several steps to prevent the protest, including deploying additional CAPF personnel, closing metro and train services, and establishing extensive surveillance systems and barricades at key locations.