A Warning Inside an Old Delhi Mosque: What Does Delhi Police Know Ahead of the Jantar Mantar Protest?

A police personnel addressing citizens inside a mosque in Old Delhi and urging them not to participate in protests has raised uncomfortable questions ahead of the October 10 demonstration at Jantar Mantar. “Advise your friends, family and children not to be part of a crowd unnecessarily, or participate in any protest,” the officer reportedly told the congregation.Continue Reading

JANTAR MANTAR 2.0: “GYANESH, IT’S DONE, BRO!” NEHA BORA CALLS FOR OCTOBER 2 PROTEST

The country is witnessing growing political turmoil, with the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls placing the Election Commission of India under intense scrutiny, At the same time, Jammu and Kashmir is seeing heated political debate over resolutions seeking the restoration of statehood.Continue Reading

JANTAR MANTAR CRACKDOWN: AISA CHIEF NEHA BORA, ACTIVISTS DETAINED AS PROTESTS TARGET CEC GYANESH KUMAR

The All India Students’ Association (AISA) Delhi unit, along with civil-society activists, organised a protest and public meeting at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters raised slogans including “Arrest Gyanesh Kumar” and accused the Election Commission of irregularities in the handling of electoral rolls and the SIR exercise. Continue Reading