India news: Opposition parties march to Supreme Court
Intensifying their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, opposition parties are holding a march to the Supreme Court. Follow DW for more.
Opposition parties are set to hold a protest march to Supreme Court, thouhh CJI declined a meeting over voter theft
Here's a round up of the latest developments from India on Monday, October 12:
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The Delhi Police on Monday announced that Jantar Mantar is no longer a "designated site" for protests. It has instead listed three alternative venues — the Ramlila Ground in Central Delhi, the Burari Ground in North Delhi, and the CBD Ground in East Delhi.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has slammed the move, calling it "unacceptable."
"The Jantar Mantar belongs to THE PEOPLE OF INDIA. Did the Ministry of Home Affairs consult with the people of India? Were any stakeholders consulted? Were any organisations consulted?" CJP leader Saurav Das said in a post on X. "We do not accept this arbitrary decision."
Jantar Mantar has remained an iconic and significant protest site in the country, having witnessed several monumental demonstrations.
The move comes two days after protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were stopped from entering the protest site amid heavy deployment and barricading.
Since June this year, the site has remained a focal point for youth-led protests spearheaded by the CJP.
Leader of the opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led INDIA bloc is going to march to the Supreme Court today at 4 p.m. local time (10:30 UTC), intensifying their agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Gandhi urged people to join his "march for democracy" and "march for justice" in a post on X, as he gave the "Chalo Dilli" (Let's go to Delhi) call ahead of the INDIA bloc's planned march to the Supreme Court.
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- Intensifying their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, opposition parties are holding a march to the Supreme Court. Follow DW for more.
- Opposition parties are set to hold a protest march to Supreme Court, thouhh CJI declined a meeting over voter theft
- Here's a round up of the latest developments from India on Monday, October 12:
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- The Delhi Police on Monday announced that Jantar Mantar is no longer a "designated site" for protests. It has instead listed three alternative venues — the Ramlila Ground in Central Delhi, the Burari Ground in North Delhi, and the CBD Groun