11 Delhi Metro Stations Shut Amid Jantar Mantar Protest Against Poll Body Chief Call
Delhi Police have shut 11 metro stations and tightened security in central Delhi to prevent a protest at Jantar Mantar against the Chief Election Commissioner. The demonstration, organized by student groups and political figures, alleges irregularities in the electoral roll revision process.
Why it matters
The disruption of public infrastructure and the nature of the protest reflect ongoing political friction regarding the integrity of electoral institutions in India.
Security was tightened in central Delhi on Friday ahead of a proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.The Delhi Police has denied permission for the proposed demonstration and made additional security arrangements in view of the expected turnout, police sources said.Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and a riot control vehicle were deployed at Jantar Mantar. Entry and exit gates of the nearby metro stations of Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Teerth, Mandi House and Lok Kalyan Marg are closed till further notice.Delhi Metro has also closed 11 Metro stations including Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Teerth, Mandi House, Lok Kalyan Marg, INA, Chawri Bazar, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and New Delhi. However, interchange facility will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, INA, New Delhi and Central…
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