'Won't let go of our right to vote': Anti-SIR protesters march to EC headquarters
Protesters gathered in New Delhi to demonstrate against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging voter deletions. The march, supported by various student and activist groups, aimed to challenge the Election Commission's processes.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing tensions regarding electoral integrity and the democratic right to protest in India.
NEW DELHI: A march against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls moved towards the Election Commission (EC) headquarters in central Delhi on Friday, with protesters raising slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged deletion of voters.The demonstration was called by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR, a people's collective, and drew students, youth, farmers and activists carrying the national flag and banners of the group.The Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) and the Students' Federation of India (SFI) also extended their support, with activists from Delhi, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh joining the march.Amid slogans such as “Gyanesh Kumar, resign”, “Halt SIR” and “Won’t tolerate vote theft”, the protesters were joined by senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat and members of the All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) and the All India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO), among others.The march began near Gole Dak Khana, at the…
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