Delhi protests over CEC Gyanesh Kumar and electoral irregularities
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The latest in this situation
- Bora, a JNU scholar, led protests against the CEC, which resulted in Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- Protesters change target from Pradhan to Kumar in ongoing political protests.
- New detentions and alleged assault of John Brittas occur during Gyanesh Kumar protests in Delhi.
- CJP demands CEC resignation; Saurav Das detained alongside Dhruv Rathee in Delhi protests.
- Police cited past failure to abide by undertaking during protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
How it started
Protests in Delhi over Gyanesh Kumar's voter list manipulation, coupled with Pradhan's resignation, led to CAPF deployment and the detention of Dhruv Rathee.
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What happened
Protests in Delhi over Gyanesh Kumar's voter list manipulation, coupled with Pradhan's resignation, led to CAPF deployment and the detention of Dhruv Rathee.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bora, a JNU scholar, led protests against the CEC, which resulted in Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.Sub-event
Protesters change target from Pradhan to Kumar in ongoing political protests.1 source
New detentions and alleged assault of John Brittas occur during Gyanesh Kumar protests in Delhi.1 source
CJP demands CEC resignation; Saurav Das detained alongside Dhruv Rathee in Delhi protests.1 source
- Dhruv Rathee protested against Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and was subsequently detained.Sub-event
Gyanesh Kumar was detained in Delhi and Gurgaon during the protests over electoral irregularities.1 source
Rahul Gandhi demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal amid protests and Pradhan criticism in Delhi.1 source
Security forces deployed across New Delhi, securing residences of key figures and leading to Supreme Court closures.1 source
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Activists John Brittas and Manik Sarkar were detained in Delhi during protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.1 source
Police cited past failure to abide by undertaking during protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.1 source
Unrest in Delhi escalates following Pradhan's resignation, involving CAPF deployment and Rathee's detention.1 source
SFI activists marched in Delhi as Dhruv Rathee was detained amid ongoing protests.1 source
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The entities involved
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Delhi
megacity and union territory of India
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Dharmendra Pradhan
politician from Odisha, India
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Dhruv Rathee
Indian YouTuber, vlogger and social media activist
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Gyanesh Kumar
26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)
Related events
- Amid ongoing protests in Delhi, Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is being cited as a political achievement, while demonstrators critique institutional neutrality.
- John Brittas was detained during a protest in Delhi where demonstrators demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
- Protests in Delhi allege EVM tampering and voter deletions, leading to senior leader meetings and demands for resignation.
- Rohini Acharya, a former Minister from Bihar, criticized the detention of protesters in Delhi and expressed solidarity with Dhruv Rathee.
- Protests in Delhi regarding J&K statehood and abrogation timelines, involving political figures like Dharmendra Pradhan and Omar Abdullah.