Kejriwal Alleges Mass Vote Deletion, Calls for October 10 Protest
Arvind Kejriwal urges citizens to join the October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, alleging mass vote deletion under the BJP and Gyanesh Kumar.
In a scathing attack on the central government, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is engaged in a massive operation to delete the votes of those who do not support them. Making these serious claims on Friday, Kejriwal called upon citizens across the nation to join a massive demonstration at Jantar Mantar on October 10 to protect the country's democracy.
Serious Allegations of Electoral Manipulation
Addressing reporters, Kejriwal claimed that the democratic process is being manipulated at the highest levels. He specifically targeted the current administration and Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the deletion of legitimate votes is being paired with the addition of fraudulent ones.
"I appeal to all the people across the entire country that the way the BJP government at the Centre is playing with our democracy, people's votes are being deleted on a mass scale," Kejriwal stated. He further claimed, "Those who don't vote for the BJP have their votes deleted, while fake votes are added. This was happening openly under Gyanesh Kumar."
The AAP leader emphasized that the upcoming protest is not merely a partisan struggle but a fight for the integrity of the nation. "The entire country is demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. I appeal to everyone, all citizens across the nation, to gather in maximum numbers at Jantar Mantar. This is not about any single individual or party; it is about the country," he added.
Personal Commitment to the Demonstration
Underscoring the importance of the movement, Kejriwal confirmed that he and his family would be personally participating in the protest at Jantar Mantar. He urged the public to stand alongside them to voice their concerns regarding the accountability of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
Police Deny Permission Amid Security Concerns
The call for protest comes at a time of heightened tension in the national capital. The Delhi Police have officially rejected the application for permission to hold the October 10 demonstration. The authorities cited several reasons for the refusal, including:
- The short notice provided for the event.
- A history of non-compliance with previous protest regulations.
- Prevailing law-and-order concerns in the city.
Activists Defy Restrictions
Despite the lack of official clearance, activists are signaling their intent to proceed. Abhijeet Dipke, an activist from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), reiterated that the demonstration will take place regardless of police permission. He challenged the necessity of seeking approval for exercising constitutional rights.
"What is this fear? Why are you this scared? You are scared of the youth in the country," Dipke remarked, questioning the restrictions on public transport and movement. He further invoked Article 19 of the Constitution, arguing that Jantar Mantar is a designated site for protests and that citizens should not need permission to demand accountability.
Dipke also took a sharp jab at the election process, questioning how mass changes to voter rolls could occur without oversight. "When Gyanesh Kumar, without telling anyone, without asking anyone, deletes 13 crore votes, then to protest against him, the constitutional right we have according to Article 19, what is the need for permission?" he questioned. He concluded by stating that activists are fully prepared to face detention or arrest during the upcoming demonstration.