'Trying to hold Delhi hostage': BJP's Jagdambika Pal slams CJP
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal slams CJP for attempting to hold Delhi hostage with protests over electoral roll revisions.
In a scathing attack on the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal has accused the group of attempting to incite unrest and create an atmosphere of anarchy within the national capital. Speaking from Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, Pal alleged that the proposed demonstrations are not rooted in genuine national concerns but are instead designed to cause widespread public inconvenience.
Allegations of Intentional Chaos
The controversy stems from a call for protests organized by the CJP, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The group is also vehemently opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Pal, however, dismissed the legitimacy of these grievances, stating that there are no valid national issues driving these protests.
"CJP is trying to hold Delhi hostage over the SIR issue, causing inconvenience to the public," Pal told ANI. He further claimed that the primary objective behind the mobilization is to spread instability throughout Delhi.
Clash Over Electoral Roll Revisions
The political standoff centers on the Election Commission of India's (ECI) ongoing efforts to update voter lists. While the Opposition has raised allegations of "vote chori" (voter theft), Pal defended the ECI's process, describing it as a necessary administrative task.
According to the BJP MP, the revision process involves:
- Conducting door-to-door surveys via Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
- Identifying and removing names of deceased individuals from the rolls.
- Eliminating duplicate entries where a person is registered in multiple locations.
Pal accused the Opposition of politicizing these standard procedures. He specifically targeted Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Congress leader is disseminating misinformation regarding the electoral revision process. "Rahul Gandhi is trying to spread lies... that is why the people of the country are rejecting Rahul Gandhi," Pal remarked.
Police Intervention and Detentions
As the protest unfolded, the Delhi Police took action to manage the situation. Authorities informed activists that the demonstration lacked legal sanction, leading to several detentions. The tension was palpable even before protesters reached the streets.
Abhijeet Dipke, a CJP activist traveling from Mumbai to participate in the demonstration, reported a swift crackdown. Dipke claimed that he and his associates were detained by the police immediately upon deboarding their aircraft at the Delhi Airport.