Politics
Opposition MPs march from lunch toward Jantar Mantar
The Indian Express··4d ago
INDIA bloc leaders left a Janpath lunch Wednesday and took three buses toward Jantar Mantar to protest Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police blocked the route near Windsor Place. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained, party sources said. Leaders plan another protest Thursday while keeping details confidential to avoid early police moves, sources added.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Congress workers joined buses from Janpath, swelling the march toward Jantar Mantar.
- Police barricaded the Jantar Mantar road before the confrontation near Windsor Place.
- Opposition leaders said Thursday's protest plans were kept confidential to avoid early police moves.
What's Happening
- Twelve INDIA bloc leaders lunched at Sagar Ratna on Janpath before boarding three buses.
- MPs carried energy drinks, snacks and water for a long protest, sources said.
- Rahul Gandhi shared food with others at the lunch table, attendees said.
Why Jantar Mantar matters
- Protests demand meetings with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and commissioners.
- Congress workers including student wing members were pushed back near Windsor Place.
- Several workers sustained minor injuries during the police attempt to stop the march.
all-news
