Top Leaders of 'Cockroach Janata Party' Released After Court Order Amidst Election Reform Protests
Summary
CJP leaders have been released after a court order, but protests over election reforms and voter list deletions continued in Delhi for a second day. India’s Supreme Court ordered the restoration of internet, metro, and rail services and told authorities not to detain people illegally.
Key Points
- CJP founder Abhijit Dipke and two senior leaders were released after a court order, even as protests continued in Delhi.
- Thousands of security personnel were deployed, roads were blocked, metro stations were shut, and internet services were restricted during the demonstrations.
- The protest centers on demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and reforms to the electoral system amid allegations of mass voter deletions.
- India’s Supreme Court ordered authorities to restore services and protect freedom of movement if there is no actual threat to public peace and order.
