'Don't drag Supreme Court into politics': CJI Surya Kant amid Delhi protests row
Surya Kant on Monday said the Supreme Court cannot be allowed to become a “site of disruption”.
Delhi protesters, led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and opposition members including Lok Sabha Deputy Leader Rahul Gandhi, are seeking a new date for a peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The protests aim to raise concerns over alleged vote manipulation by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
CJP leaders plan to visit Parliament Street Police Station at 10 am to request a date for the protest. If a date is not provided within 24 hours, they intend to issue their own protest call. This comes after former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the government's handling of the protests, accusing them of undemocratic actions and urging the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a warning of potential disruptions across the city, affecting major locations such as Shankar Road-Vande Matram T Point, Dhaula Kuan Flyover, Jhandewalan Roundabout, and several others. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that six stations will be closed for security reasons from 6 am to 4 pm.
Despite the Supreme Court's directive for normal metro and railway operations, CJP leaders remain steadfast in their pursuit of a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing the importance of exercising constitutional rights.
Written by urgent.news from Hindustan Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Delhi Metro Closes Entry, Exit At 6 Stations Including Rajiv Chowk & Central Secretariat Amid Congress’ Supreme Court March | Video freepressjournal.in
- Delhi protests LIVE: CJP leaders to seek fresh date for demonstration; Opposition to march to Supreme Court hindustantimes.com
- Anit-CEC row LIVE: CJI Surya Kant declines to meet INDIA bloc leaders thehindu.com
- ‘This govt will go’: Shashi Tharoor ahead of Congress march to Supreme Court timesofindia.indiatimes.com
