Heavy Security at Jantar Mantar for INDIA Bloc Protest
Heavy security is deployed near Jantar Mantar as INDIA bloc MPs march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll revision issues.
A massive security blanket has been wrapped around the Jantar Mantar area in New Delhi as lawmakers from the INDIA bloc prepare to march to the site. The protest is aimed at Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Opposition Unites Against CEC
The surge in security follows a high-stakes meeting convened by Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge. The opposition leaders gathered to discuss the ongoing controversy and to draft a formal letter demanding an urgent meeting with the CEC to address concerns over the electoral roll revision process.
The atmosphere remains charged as various political factions prepare for a direct confrontation. The opposition's objective is clear: they are demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and seeking transparency in the electoral processes.
"Every FIR is a Medal," Says Rahul Gandhi
The protest comes on the heels of intense political drama. Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who was detained during protests on Tuesday, has taken a defiant stance against the legal repercussions of the movement.
"Yesterday, they said we cannot protest there, so we are taking the protest to Jantar Mantar... Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign," Gandhi stated. Addressing the potential legal fallout, he added, "I want 100 FIRs on me, every FIR is a medal."
United Front Against "Vote Theft" Allegations
The unity among the opposition parties was a central theme during the assembly. TMC MP Derek O'Brien emphasized the collective strength of the alliance, stating that the parties are fighting united and without ego to take down the "giant" currently in power.
Meanwhile, the tension is visible across the capital:
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): Workers were intercepted by police barricades while marching from Sindhi Academy towards the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer’s office, alleging widespread "vote theft."
- Security at Nirvachan Sadan: Heavy forces remain stationed at the Election Commission headquarters following the protests and detentions witnessed on Tuesday.
- Congress Defiance: MP Deepender Hooda dismissed fears of legal action, noting that an FIR had already been registered against him, but asserting that the fight to save the Constitution would continue.
As the march approaches, the political landscape in Delhi remains on high alert, with the opposition signaling that this face-off will only conclude once the CEC resigns.