National protests over Gyanesh Kumar and Chief Election Commissioner
Picking up: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 18 in the last 7 days
Updated 9 hours ago
The latest in this situation
- Brittas detained in Delhi protest; Shah's ministry criticized for police brutality.
- Protesters alleged BJP militia deployment and CAPF was used during the protests.
- SC issued orders regarding protests in New Delhi and addressed illegal detentions of protesters.
- John Brittas was detained during a protest in Delhi where demonstrators demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
- Police refused protest permission, leading to detentions in Delhi involving Gyanesh Kumar.
How it started
CRPF personnel were mobilized for law-and-order duties in Delhi following protests against Gyanesh Kumar, with forces being deployed from Chhattisgarh and withdrawn from West Bengal.
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What happened
CRPF personnel were mobilized for law-and-order duties in Delhi following protests against Gyanesh Kumar, with forces being deployed from Chhattisgarh and withdrawn from West Bengal.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Police restricted a protest near Parliament in Delhi demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, leading to metro station closures.Sub-event
- Restrictions were imposed in Delhi, and legal challenges were raised in the Delhi High Court ahead of protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.Sub-event
CRPF deployed from Chhattisgarh to Delhi for L&O duties amid protests against Gyanesh Kumar.1 source
Police presence restricts market access amid protests against the Commissioner in Delhi.1 source
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The entities involved
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Central Reserve Police Force
Central Armed Police Force
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Delhi
megacity and union territory of India
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Gyanesh Kumar
26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)
Related events
- CRPF personnel have been deployed in Delhi for security purposes, coinciding with accusations that the Congress party is creating anarchy in India.
- CRPF conducts security operations and holds a ceremony in New Delhi.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the deployment of Central Reserve Police Force companies, which were airlifted from Kolkata to Delhi to maintain law and order.
- CRPF is deployed in Manipur to maintain peace, with its director general meeting with stakeholders regarding the security situation.
- CRPF conducts counter-terrorist operations in Kashmir and performs anti-insurgency duties in Manipur, receiving directives from the MHA.