India tightens security ahead of major New Delhi protest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 12:55 · Archive

Authorities in New Delhi have increased security and restricted transport ahead of a planned demonstration against a voter list revision.

Authorities in New Delhi have increased security and announced transport restrictions ahead of a planned demonstration by India's 'Cockroach' movement on Saturday. The protest is against a contentious revision of voter lists that has sparked nationwide demonstrations. Thousands of protesters, joined by opposition parties, are expected to gather at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar venue.

Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the poll body he heads of manipulating voter lists through the revision. The movement is directed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and the country's election authorities.

Indian Railways cancelled several trains serving two New Delhi stations for Saturday, while the Delhi Metro announced the closure of 57 stations. Local media reported that at least 23,000 police personnel had been deployed across the capital. Police said the measures were intended to maintain law and order and prevent disruptions to public movement. The restrictions could hinder access to the protest site for supporters, many of them students who have relied on trains and the metro to reach demonstrations. India's Supreme Court directed authorities to reconsider the restrictions and ensure public transport services were not entirely suspended.

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• India steps up security ahead of a major protest in New Delhi over voter listsAuthorities have increased security in New Delhi and announced transport restrictions ahead of a planned demonstration by India’s “Cockroach” movement.Clickorlando · 9 Oct, 10:15
• India steps up security ahead of a major protest in New Delhi over voter listsAuthorities have increased security in New Delhi and announced transport restrictions ahead of a planned demonstration by India’s “Cockroach” movement.News4Jax · 9 Oct, 10:15

In this story: India · New Delhi · Gyanesh Kumar · Narendra Modi · Cockroach movement · Congress party · Indian Railways · Delhi Metro

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