'This Is Not My Domain': CJI Surya Kant On Anti-CEC Protests In Delhi, Declines To Comment On Congress Leaders' Meeting Request
New Delhi: "Ye mera mudda nahin hai. (This matter doesn't pertain to my domain)," Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Monday, when asked about protests against the CEC in Delhi over the past few days and the associated restrictions. During an interaction with reporters on the sidelines of an event to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at…
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated on Monday that the matter of protests against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in Delhi does not fall under his jurisdiction. During an interaction with reporters at an event to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Kant declined to meet Congress leaders over the issue of vote chori.
The past few days have witnessed protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar across various parts of Delhi, leading to a fortress-like security presence, the closure of 45 metro stations, and intensified border checks. Upon being questioned about these protests and the restrictions on movement, Kant reiterated that the issue pertains to law and order.
When asked about the opposition's march to the Supreme Court, Kant made no comments on the matter. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had written to Kant, requesting a meeting on Monday to deliver a memorandum demanding an end to vote chori, CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, cessation of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and a return to the paper ballot format.
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