NC’s symbolic participation in Delhi protests puts INDIA bloc ties under scanner
- On Friday, Delhi Police heavily augmented security around Jantar Mantar as opposition INDIA bloc MPs prepared to demonstrate against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged "vote theft."
- Citing the "prevailing" situation to maintain "public order," the Delhi Excise Department ordered liquor shops to close Friday and Saturday following police input regarding ongoing protests.
- Security forces strengthened Kumar's Z+ protection, deploying additional personnel outside his residence in New Moti Bagh Colony amid protests regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Simultaneously, the INDIA bloc called for a state-wide bandh in Odisha, disrupting normal life as protesters demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner and Mass Education Minister Nityanand Gond.
- The Cockroach Janta Party called for an October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, while police enforce prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita to curb gatherings.
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NC’s symbolic participation in Delhi protests puts INDIA bloc ties under scanner
Srinagar, Oct 8: The National Conference (NC)'s participation in the Congress-led protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar remained limited to the opening day, bringing into focus NC's engagement with the INDIA bloc mobilisation. On Thursday, the agitation entered its third day in New Delhi. On Tuesday, the NC was represented by its Rajya Sabha member and Parliamentary Party Leader Chowdhary Muhammad R…
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