Morning Digest: Delhi turns into a fortress ahead of CJP protest against CEC; INDIA bloc urges President to repeal recent Assembly polls, and more
The Delhi Police have denied permission for a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, leading to widespread security measures and an internet shutdown. Simultaneously, the Opposition INDIA bloc has called for the repeal of recent Assembly elections, citing allegations of electoral fraud.
Why it matters
The situation highlights significant political tension in India, involving potential civil unrest, government crackdowns on protests, and challenges to the integrity of the electoral process.
The Delhi Police denied permission to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday (October 10), citing alleged violations of conditions agreed upon for an earlier demonstration, even as authorities rolled out an extensive security plan across the national capital. Despite the denial of permission, the CJP released a poster that says “Final Call To Save Democracy”, asking its supporters to reach Jantar Mantar at 10 a.m. on Saturday (October 10) as they look to go ahead with the protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
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