Delhi Protests Intensify: Leaders Detained, Jantar Mantar Fortified Amid CEC Resignation Call

India Today

A steady stream of protesters entered the national capital following a call for a Jantar Mantar like protest demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Authorities enforced an unprecedented fortification across Delhi, leading to the detention of hundreds of demonstrators alongside several key political figures. Leaders from various parties were taken into custody following protests, with allegations raised over restrictions on civil liberties. Meanwhile, the government and the Bharatiya Janata Party addressed press conferences, stating the demonstration lacked permission and terming the gathering an attempt at anarchy.

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00:00All right, people, as the action now shifts to the national capital, which since the course of the morning, there

00:06has been constant, a steady stream of protesters which continue to filter in.

00:11I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback, please.

00:44Listen over by cops alleging civil liberties being taken away.

00:48Warning, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister over Gyanesh Kumar and protecting him at the cost of clamping on

00:56civil rights.

00:57Listen in.

01:14I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback, please.

01:30I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback, please.

01:59I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback, please.

02:05I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback, please.

02:14I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback.

02:29I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback, please.

03:04I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback, please.

03:17I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback.

03:23I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback, please.

03:28I'm just going to ask ECR to cut the fallback, please.

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