Protests against SIR LIVE: March heads towards ECI HQ amid tight security in central Delhi
Samyukt Kisan Morcha and ‘People Against SIR’ platform are protesting nationwide; various trade unions and civil society organisations have pledged support to the farmers’ march
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory due to a protest march organized by the 'People Against SIR', a coalition of students, farmers, and civil society groups. The march, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), will take place from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara in Connaught Place to Jantar Mantar. The protest aims to restore democracy, demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and seek the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Due to the expected large gathering, diversions began at 1 pm and will continue until 5 pm on Friday. Commuters are advised to avoid affected roads and plan their journeys accordingly.
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