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A city under siege by its own guardians: The Delhi of October 9 and 10

On October 9, as the sun gently set over central Delhi, the city fell into an unusually quiet lull. It was the day before the protests demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and a rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Newslaundry · 5h ago

‘Koi media nahi hai’: Inside the Delhi police’s October 10 crackdown on journalists

Several journalists were stopped from doing their work and detained in Delhi on October 10. They were dragged by their clothes, pushed and manhandled, their phones snatched, and pressured to delete footage of police action. Some were picked up kilometres away from the protest site; others were detained despite wearing…

Newslaundry · 7h ago

Around Jantar Mantar in 15,967 steps

Early in the morning at Janpath market, on the road that leads to Jantar Mantar, the Delhi Police are hungry. With barbaric arms and pillow paunches, they bang the bus in which they’ve been paraded here like cattle in trucks, “Please feed us, give us some food!”

Newslaundry · 7h ago

Delhi traffic restrictions today: Full list of roads that may be affected and facing diversions on October 11 amid CJP protest

Delhi traffic restrictions today, October 11: As per Delhi traffic police advisory, several roads and junctions may be affected as the CJP protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal enters its second day. Check the full list of affected routes, traffic diversions and the latest Delhi Traffic Police advisory…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

'Will not go back till CEC resigns': CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called a fresh protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The announcement follows mass detentions, security restrictions. Delhi Traffic Police has warned of possible diversions and disruptions across New…

The Economic Times · 14h ago

Stopped at every turn: How Delhi Police kept protesters away from Jantar Mantar

The Cockroach Janta Party and Left organisations had called a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Instead, Delhi saw widespread barricading, a heavy police deployment, and the mass detention of…

Newslaundry · 23h ago

'Destroying democracy': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over Delhi protest crackdown

Rahul Gandhi, during his youth outreach initiative in Chennai, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attacking democracy. He claimed Modi is silencing criticism and accused him of 'vote chori'. Gandhi also expressed concern over the imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu and the effects of the New Education Policy. He…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

No order issued by ASI to close Jantar Mantar heritage site on October 10: Sources

Jantar Mantar's historic observatory, constructed in 1724, remained open despite heavy police restrictions during a protest. The security measures involved over 30,000 personnel and closure of multiple access points in central Delhi. The Archaeological Survey of India did not issue orders to close the site. Visitors were allowed in small…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Fortress Delhi: Jantar Mantar wears deserted look as Dipke, four former CMs among 7,000 protesters detained

In New Delhi, a large-scale security operation resulted in the detention of over 7,000 protesters on Saturday. The protesters were primarily demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing allegations of vote theft. Key opposition leaders, including former chief ministers and activists, were also detained during the attempts…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Posters, masks and swimming goggles: How Delhi protesters prepared for CJP's latest demonstration

Participants in Delhi prepared for a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party against voter-list manipulation. Many engaged in creating posters and digital artwork to convey political messages and provide advice. Extensive police security hindered demonstrators from assembling at the planned location of Jantar Mantar. Despite challenges, protesters remained committed…

The Economic Times · Oct 10