Sanjay Singh Stages Sit-In After Police Block Path to Parliament
AAP MP Sanjay Singh stages a sit-in on Delhi roads after police blocked his path to Parliament during protests against Chief Election Commissioner.
In a high-voltage political confrontation in the national capital, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh staged a sit-in on the streets after being prevented by police from proceeding to Parliament. The blockade occurred as AAP leaders were engaged in a massive demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Allegations of 'Vote Theft' and Police Dictatorship
The confrontation escalated when Singh, attempting to reach the Parliament House to fulfill his legislative duties, was intercepted by security forces. Speaking to the press amidst the chaos, the MP expressed outrage at being prevented from entering the temple of democracy.
"I am a Member of Parliament. As a member, I had to raise the issue of 'vote theft', but I am not being allowed to go there," Singh stated. He further slammed the authorities, questioning how a sitting lawmaker could be barred from his constitutional responsibilities. "How can you stop me from going to Parliament? You can see the dictatorship of the police," he added.
Singh clarified that his intention was not to join the mass procession but to attend Parliament individually to address critical national issues. He accused the administration of suppressing the voice of the opposition, labeling the crackdown as "peak dictatorship."
Protests Intensify at Jantar Mantar
While Singh was blocked on the roads, the protest movement surged at Jantar Mantar. AAP MLA and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi led a march alongside party workers and various protesters. The atmosphere was charged with slogans demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.
During the demonstration, Atishi and several other supporters sat on the ground in a symbolic protest, refusing to move as the agitation continued. The protesters raised chants such as "Dictatorship will not be tolerated in a democracy" and "Gyanesh Kumar resign."
A Clash of Constitutional Rights and State Authority
Sanjay Singh drew a sharp comparison between the current state of affairs and the values of the nation's founding fathers. He noted that the protest was taking place on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who championed non-violent resistance against oppression.
The AAP leader leveled severe accusations against the Election Commission, alleging a massive conspiracy involving the deletion of votes. "Today, against a vote thief who stole 13 crore 37 lakh votes across the nation and deleted them in collusion with Modi... you are not even letting us exercise our democratic and constitutional right to protest?" Singh asked.
The standoff highlights the growing tension between the opposition and law enforcement in Delhi, as AAP leaders claim that police are being used to restrict the fundamental right to agitation and prevent lawmakers from performing their duties.