‘Undeclared Emer Gen-Z’: Shashi Tharoor Slams Delhi Clampdown on Jantar Mantar Protest Day
Opposition leaders say Delhi restrictions amount to an undeclared emergency and are pressing authorities to let protesters gather at Jantar Mantar.
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Delhi Police prevented Cockroach Janta Party members from reaching Jantar Mantar, detaining over 500 participants. Authorities denied permission for the demonstration, citing security concerns and procedural requirements.
- Alleging voter-list manipulation, demonstrators demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest targeted the nationwide Special Intensive Revision drive, which they claim undermines the integrity of India's democracy.
- A "war-like deployment" of 22,000 police and paramilitary personnel occurred across Delhi. Security measures included closing 45 metro stations and cancelling 250 trains, while authorities also suspended internet services in the capital.
- Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the crackdown, stating, "Our GenZ deserves better than an undeclared Emer-GenZ." Tharoor argued that barricades and repression will do nothing to restore public faith in the Election Commission of India .
- Opposition figures continue to target the government over these unprecedented restrictions. Tharoor questioned if authorities will lock down the national capital again if demonstrators return on Monday to voice their grievances.
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GenZ deserves better than undeclared Emer-GenZ: Tharoor slams govt
Shashi Tharoor has criticized the Modi government for its response to protests demanding answers about electoral integrity. Authorities deployed 22,000 police and paramilitary personnel throughout Delhi to prevent dissent at Jantar Mantar. Tharoor noted that the government has denied permission for protests, citing security concerns and procedural requirements. Over 500 protesters were detained as part of preventive measures against potential disruptions.
GenZ deserves better than undeclared Emer-GenZ: Tharoor slams Centre over Delhi curbs - The Tribune
Hitting out at the Modi government, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday claimed that Delhi is witnessing a 'war-like deployment', and said 'our GenZ deserves better than an undeclared Emer-GenZ'.
'Undeclared Emer-GenZ': Tharoor slams 'war-like deployment'
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticised the Modi government over the 'war-like deployment' of police and paramilitary in Delhi to prevent a protest against the Election Commission. He highlighted extensive security measures, internet suspension, and detentions, calling it an 'undeclared Emer-GenZ' and questioning the government's confidence in electoral integrity.
'Undeclared Emer-GenZ': Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre Over Curbs in Delhi
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday criticised the Centre over the extensive security arrangements in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, describing the situation as an 'undeclared Emer-GenZ'.Tharoor argued that restricting movement and detaining protesters would not restore public confidence in the Election Commission of India (ECI). He said Jantar Mant
'Won't restore faith in EC': Shashi Tharoor targets Centre for 'undeclared Emer-GenZ' in Delhi
Congress' Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor has taken a swipe at the Centre for fortifying Delhi for CJP's protest and said an "undeclared Emer-GenZ" in the capital, underling that it would not help in restoring the faith in the Election Commission.
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