India
Security Tightened at Rajghat Ahead of INDIA Bloc Protest
Security has been heightened at Rajghat after the Congress announced plans to hold a protest at the memorial. Delhi Police has imposed Section 163 of the BNSS in the area. Police have also increased security outside the BJP headquarters as opposition members demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan criticised Rahul Gandhi for a video clip showing his interaction with a woman police officer during the INDIA bloc protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi. Kesavan questioned whether such conduct was appropriate for an MP and Leader of Opposition, accusing Gandhi of sending the “wrong message” to women and Nari Shakti. Security has been heavily augmented around Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas as INDIA bloc MPs prepare to stage a major ground demonstration against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today. The Delhi Police has increased security outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s residence following fresh threat inputs. Kumar already has Z‑plus security cover. Additional police personnel have been deployed in view of the latest intelligence inputs and ongoing protests in the New Delhi district. Around 50 personnel are deployed in shifts under the arrangement, with enhanced security for the residence and cavalcade. A day after a lunch turned into a full‑fledged street protest, sources in the INDIA bloc have told The Indian Express that a lunch will be held at Moets restaurant in Connaught Place where INDIA bloc MPs will participate. The protest, called the ‘Aakrosh March’, was organised to demand Kumar’s resignation. Yadav alleged that the administration was trying to protect the CEC and accused those in power of undermining democracy. The Delhi Police has also directed coordination with other security agencies to prevent any untoward incident.