At RK Ashram Marg, the protest that never took off

At RK Ashram Marg, a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was swiftly quashed by police just moments after it began. The demonstration, organized by AISA national president Neha Bora, took place around 2:30 pm on Sunday afternoon. However, before the activists could make any significant impact, the area was inundated with a large security presence. Over 200 police and paramilitary personnel lined the streets under the elevated Metro corridor, creating a heavily-guarded scene.

The protesters, mostly women, were met with a forceful response from the security personnel. They were quickly detained and bundled into buses, whisked away to holding centers. The scene was reminiscent of a well-coordinated operation, with personnel from the Sashastra Seema Bal and other Central Armed Police Forces ready with riot shields, helmets, and batons. The crowd was visibly disheartened by the pre-emptive action taken by the police.

Even an elderly activist from Punjab, who was there to show solidarity with the cause, expressed his disappointment. He lamented the fact that despite his presence at the protest, the police had managed to thwart any form of mobilization. His words echoed the sentiment of many present there, who were left feeling frustrated and discouraged.