Delhi Police Detains 3,000 Protesters, Blocks Jantar Mantar Access

Business Standard · politics

Protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were dispersed across Delhi on Saturday. Heavy security deployment prevented demonstrators from reaching the designated Jantar Mantar venue, leading to the detention of approximately 3,000 people, including prominent former chief ministers. The CJP alleged voter-list manipulation and irregularities in voter registration forms. Opposition leaders criticised the police action, while the ruling party dismissed the protest as a failure. Significant restrictions were imposed across the capital, impacting daily life and metro services.