What is the Protest at Jantar Mantar About? Here’s All About Protesters’ Demands, Why They Are Protesting, Organisers, Police Action, Security, Disruptions & More

A massive security lockdown and protest are unfolding at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and allied opposition groups organize a demonstration. Here’s everything you need to know about the protest at Jantar Mantar, why they are protesting, their demands, and more.

What is the Protest at Jantar Mantar About?

The primary triggers for the current wave of demonstrations center on electoral integrity and education reforms.

Protesters are demanding the immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging mass deletions of voters and “vote theft”.

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Jantar Mantar Protest’s Organisers

The peak demonstration is spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The movement has garnered extensive support from INDIA bloc leaders, left-wing organizations like the All India Students’ Association (AISA), the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), and prominent civil activists like Prashant Bhushan.

Police Actions at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Protest