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500+ Detained, Internet Cut, Clips From Police Buses: High Drama in Delhi as Jantar Mantar Sees Protests Again
Police detained more than 700 protesters and closed 11 metro stations after AAP-led groups challenged the Election Commission’s voter-roll revision.
- On Friday, Delhi Police detained AAP leaders including MLA Sanjeev Jha and AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj at Jantar Mantar, where demonstrators gathered to protest the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging the Special Intensive Revision caused mass voter deletions. AAP, AISA, and other groups organized the demonstration to challenge the commission's functioning.
- Authorities imposed Section 163 BNSS orders and suspended mobile internet services in New Delhi, with Delhi Police deploying personnel across 8-9 zones and closing 11 metro stations to manage crowds.
- Police detained more than 700 individuals, including AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, who staged a sit-in after being prevented from reaching Parliament to raise the alleged "vote theft" issue.
- TMC MP Mahua Moitra backed the protest, while DCP New Delhi Sachin Sharma said authorities are assessing reports of injuries: "Some people have sustained injuries; we are assessing.
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Delhi Police detains over 700 protesters gathering near Jantar Mantar to demand CEC's ouster
On Friday, Delhi Police detained more than 700 protesters at Jantar Mantar during an unauthorized assembly. Numerous members from AAP and various student organizations were among those detained. Protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. Police imposed prohibitory orders and made extensive security arrangements to prevent gatherings at the protest site.
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Internet suspended in New Delhi area amid protest at Jantar Mantar; AAP leaders, 50 protesters detained
Internet service in New Delhi area has been suspended. According to Delhi Police, 8-9 zones have been created in and around Jantar Mantar, with a senior IPS officer deployed in each zone.
·Noida, India
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