India deploys police and restricts transport ahead of mass protest in Delhi
Summary
India has deployed thousands of police and limited transport in Delhi ahead of a large youth-led protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest is against changes in voter lists that critics say unfairly affect marginalized groups and favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party.Key Facts
- Thousands of police and paramilitary forces have been sent to central Delhi for security.
- Transport restrictions include shutting 57 metro stations, canceling trains, and suspending mobile internet near the protest site.
- The protest is organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-based political group.
- CJP demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter list revisions.
- The voter list revision removed over 130 million names to prevent illegal voting, according to the Election Commission.
- Critics say the revisions disproportionately affect minority and marginalized communities.
- Kumar’s deputies reportedly raised formal concerns multiple times about the voter list revisions.
- The protests began after a controversial remark by Chief Justice Surya Kant, inspiring the CJP movement.
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