More than 700 protesters were detained by Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar on Friday as demonstrations intensified over demands for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protesters alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.&nbsp;Several AAP leaders, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha, Atishi and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, were among those detained. Activists from student organisations were also taken into custody.Sanjay Singh staged a sit-in on the road after police stopped him from proceeding towards Parliament.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I am a Member of Parliament...As a member, I had to raise the issue of alleged 'vote theft' in Parliament...How can you stop me?' Singh said.&nbsp;CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat, who was also detained, said that every street in Delhi had become Jantar Mantar that day.&nbsp;The protest at Jantar Mantar included members of political parties and student organisations, including the All India Students' Association (AISA), Students' Federation of India (SFI) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI). AISA leader Neha Bora and activist Yogendra Yadav were also detained.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-speaks-to-flydubai-pilot-smit-machchhar-applauds-his-courage-after-brutal-cockpit-attack-omani-co-pilot-terrorist-jihai-1790922727540">PM Modi speaks to Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, applauds his courage after brutal cockpit attack | Watch video</a><h3>Delhi Police imposes restrictions amid Jantar Mantar protest</h3>Delhi Police imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in New Delhi. The restrictions prohibit assemblies of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, picketing, dharnas, slogans and speeches without prior written permission.&nbsp;Police also prohibited the carrying of firearms, banners, placards, lathis, swords, sticks and similar articles in the area.&nbsp;The protests were not limited to Delhi. Activists from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and other civil society organisations held a demonstration at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Friday against the Election Commission and alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise.&nbsp;Heavy police deployment was seen at Shivaji Park ahead of the protest. In Delhi, security was tightened in central Delhi after police denied permission for the proposed demonstration and imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the BNSS.&nbsp;CJP spokesperson Saurav Das called Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar a “traitor” and alleged that he is the "real anti-national". He also said the Mumbai protest would receive support from people across the country.<h3>INDIA bloc announces protests over SIR electoral rolls</h3>The protests came days after the Opposition INDIA bloc announced a series of demonstrations against the Election Commission over concerns surrounding the SIR of electoral rolls and what it described as threats to democratic institutions.&nbsp;Reacting to the CJP protest in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the allegations against the Election Commission had already been countered.&nbsp;“The entire matter has been exposed. Following the press conference held by the three Election Commissioners, their fake narrative has been busted. Yet, attempts are still being made to push this fake narrative. They will not succeed in this,” Fadnavis said.&nbsp;The INDIA bloc announced its protest programme after a coordination meeting of opposition parties in New Delhi on Wednesday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the meeting lasted nearly three-and-a-half hours, with several leaders putting forward their views. Uddhav Thackeray and Hemant Soren also took part in the discussions.&nbsp;As part of the programme, the INDIA bloc will organise district-level “Save Democracy Marches” from October 2 to October 8. Opposition MPs are also scheduled to march to the Election Commission on October 6.&nbsp;Opposition leaders will further seek an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu in the second week of October to raise their concerns over electoral institutions and electoral rolls.

More than 700 protesters, including AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha, Atishi and Sanjay Singh, were detained in Delhi over the SIR row, while CJP protested in Mumbai.

More than 700 protesters were detained by Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar on Friday as demonstrations intensified over demands for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protesters alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Several AAP leaders, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha, Atishi and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, were among those detained. Activists from student organisations were also taken into custody. Sanjay Singh staged a sit-in on the road after police stopped him from proceeding towards Parliament. "I am a Member of Parliament...As a member, I had to raise the issue of alleged 'vote theft' in Parliament...How can you stop me?' Singh said. CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat, who was also detained, said that every street in Delhi had become Jantar Mantar that day. The protest at Jantar Mantar included members of political parties and student organisations, including the All India Students' Association (AISA), Students' Federation of India (SFI) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI). AISA leader Neha Bora and activist Yogendra Yadav were also detained. Also Read: PM Modi speaks to Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, applauds his courage after brutal cockpit attack | Watch video Delhi Police imposes restrictions amid Jantar Mantar protest Delhi Police imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in New Delhi. The restrictions prohibit assemblies of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, picketing, dharnas, slogans and speeches without prior written permission. Police also prohibited the carrying of firearms, banners, placards, lathis, swords, sticks and similar articles in the area. The protests were not limited to Delhi. Activists from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and other civil society organisations held a demonstration at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Friday against the Election Commission and alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise. Heavy police deployment was seen at Shivaji Park ahead of the protest. In Delhi, security was tightened in central Delhi after police denied permission for the proposed demonstration and imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the BNSS. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das called Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar a “traitor” and alleged that he is the "real anti-national". He also said the Mumbai protest would receive support from people across the country. INDIA bloc announces protests over SIR electoral rolls The protests came days after the Opposition INDIA bloc announced a series of demonstrations against the Election Commission over concerns surrounding the SIR of electoral rolls and what it described as threats to democratic institutions. Reacting to the CJP protest in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the allegations against the Election Commission had already been countered. “The entire matter has been exposed. Following the press conference held by the three Election Commissioners, their fake narrative has been busted. Yet, attempts are still being made to push this fake narrative. They will not succeed in this,” Fadnavis said. The INDIA bloc announced its protest programme after a coordination meeting of opposition parties in New Delhi on Wednesday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the meeting lasted nearly three-and-a-half hours, with several leaders putting forward their views. Uddhav Thackeray and Hemant Soren also took part in the discussions. As part of the programme, the INDIA bloc will organise district-level “Save Democracy Marches” from October 2 to October 8. Opposition MPs are also scheduled to march to the Election Commission on October 6. Opposition leaders will further seek an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu in the second week of October to raise their concerns over electoral institutions and electoral rolls.

More than 700 protesters, including AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha, Atishi and Sanjay Singh, were detained in Delhi over the SIR row, while CJP protested in Mumbai.

SIR row: Over 700 including AAP leaders, activists detained near Jantar Mantar; CJP protests at Mumbai's Shivaji Park

The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday (Sep 20) said that notices issued to some voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls should not be interpreted as an indication that their names will be removed from the voter list. The clarification by the EC came after several prominent political figures including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, former CM Arvind Kejriwal, BJP veteran LK Advani, former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, BJP MLA Kailash Gahlot, EAM S Jaishankar were among the 3.31 million electors who received notices over discrepancies in their details. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-calls-sir-shah-instigated-removal-of-voters-accuses-process-assault-on-constitution-1789913765011">Congress calls SIR 'Shah Instigated Removal' of voters, says process is 'assault on Constitution'</a>&nbsp;Other prominent names on the list include former vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar and Election Commissioner SS Sandhu. They were issued notices over discrepancies in the details furnished during the electoral roll revision exercise. The CEO office, however, stressed that no elector's name can be deleted without providing an opportunity to be heard and issuing a proper, speaking and appealable order. "All stakeholders are hereby informed that the issue of Notice does not mean that their names will be deleted from the electoral rolls of NCT of Delhi," the CEO office said, adding that system-generated notices are being issued to correct data in ECINET. "No name can be deleted without giving an opportunity of being heard and a proper speaking and appealable order," it said. The office also said there was "no existential crisis" arising from the notices, as reported in social and print media.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaishankar-upendra-dwivedi-delhi-sir-notices-voter-roll-1789912565193">S Jaishankar, former Army chief among high-profile names issued Delhi SIR notices</a><h2>What we know about Delhi SIR</h2>The draft electoral roll was prepared using details submitted by electors through Enumeration Forms to Booth Level Officers (BLOs). It was published on August 31 and is available on the CEO Delhi website, at Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) offices, and at designated polling station locations.&nbsp;Those who receive notices can submit their replies and required documents to the concerned ERO or BLO. The CEO office said the list of documents prescribed by the ECI is “only indicative, not exhaustive.” EROs, as statutory authorities, will take decisions on individual cases after considering the documents available and the report submitted by the BLO. The process of disposing of the notices is scheduled to be completed by October 29.&nbsp;The names of such electors will then be included in the final electoral roll, which is scheduled to be published on November 4. &nbsp;

The Election Commission has clarified that notices issued to over 31 lakh Delhi voters during the SIR do not mean automatic deletion from electoral rolls. Voters can submit documents and replies, with cases to be decided by October 29. The final electoral roll is due on November 4.

The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday (Sep 20) said that notices issued to some voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls should not be interpreted as an indication that their names will be removed from the voter list. The clarification by the EC came after several prominent political figures including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, former CM Arvind Kejriwal, BJP veteran LK Advani, former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, BJP MLA Kailash Gahlot, EAM S Jaishankar were among the 3.31 million electors who received notices over discrepancies in their details. Also Read: Congress calls SIR 'Shah Instigated Removal' of voters, says process is 'assault on Constitution' Other prominent names on the list include former vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar and Election Commissioner SS Sandhu. They were issued notices over discrepancies in the details furnished during the electoral roll revision exercise. The CEO office, however, stressed that no elector's name can be deleted without providing an opportunity to be heard and issuing a proper, speaking and appealable order. "All stakeholders are hereby informed that the issue of Notice does not mean that their names will be deleted from the electoral rolls of NCT of Delhi," the CEO office said, adding that system-generated notices are being issued to correct data in ECINET. "No name can be deleted without giving an opportunity of being heard and a proper speaking and appealable order," it said. The office also said there was "no existential crisis" arising from the notices, as reported in social and print media. Also Read: S Jaishankar, former Army chief among high-profile names issued Delhi SIR notices What we know about Delhi SIR The draft electoral roll was prepared using details submitted by electors through Enumeration Forms to Booth Level Officers (BLOs). It was published on August 31 and is available on the CEO Delhi website, at Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) offices, and at designated polling station locations. Those who receive notices can submit their replies and required documents to the concerned ERO or BLO. The CEO office said the list of documents prescribed by the ECI is “only indicative, not exhaustive.” EROs, as statutory authorities, will take decisions on individual cases after considering the documents available and the report submitted by the BLO. The process of disposing of the notices is scheduled to be completed by October 29. The names of such electors will then be included in the final electoral roll, which is scheduled to be published on November 4.

The Election Commission has clarified that notices issued to over 31 lakh Delhi voters during the SIR do not mean automatic deletion from electoral rolls. Voters can submit documents and replies, with cases to be decided by October 29. The final electoral roll is due on November 4.

'Does not mean name deletion': EC issues clarification after ex-Election Commissioner, former CM Kejriwal, EAM Jaishankar, others get SIR notices

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with four members of his family, has received notices from the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer’s office as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.&nbsp;The notices were issued to Kejriwal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, son Pulkit Kejriwal, and parents Gobind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi. Kejriwal is a registered voter in the New Delhi 40 Assembly constituency.&nbsp;According to Delhi Election Commission documents, Kejriwal and five members of his family are among 110 voters from Part 51, KG Marg, in the New Delhi Assembly constituency who have received notices.&nbsp;The AAP questioned the move and raised concerns over the electoral records.&nbsp;“How is it possible that the names of three-time Delhi Chief Minister @ArvindKejriwal Ji and his family members are missing from the Delhi voter list?”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-trump-ban-cnn-ms-now-denied-access-to-white-house-grounds-1789831841281">After Trump ban, CNN, MS NOW denied access to White House grounds</a>&nbsp;<h3>Delhi EC explains Rekha Gupta notice</h3>The Delhi Election Commission also clarified that a notice issued to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the SIR exercise was part of the standard verification process.&nbsp;The Commission said Gupta, who is registered as an elector in Assembly Constituency 14, Shalimar Bagh, was identified in a list of logical discrepancies based on details submitted in her Enumeration Form.&nbsp;“As per the standard operating procedures of the Election Commission of India (ECI), a Notice was issued to the elector,” the Commission said.&nbsp;A physical field verification was then carried out by the designated Booth Level Officer. After checking the facts and documents submitted by Gupta, the Commission said her electoral entry was validated.&nbsp;The entry has been parked for inclusion in the Final Electoral Roll of AC 14, Shalimar Bagh, which is scheduled to be published on November 4, according to the ECI.&nbsp;The Delhi Election Commission said the SIR process was aimed at ensuring a transparent and inclusive revision of electoral rolls.&nbsp;The Commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring that “no eligible citizen is left out while no ineligible person is included in the Electoral Roll.”

Arvind Kejriwal and four family members received SIR notices from the Delhi election office, while the Delhi EC said CM Rekha Gupta’s electoral entry was validated after verification.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with four members of his family, has received notices from the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer’s office as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The notices were issued to Kejriwal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, son Pulkit Kejriwal, and parents Gobind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi. Kejriwal is a registered voter in the New Delhi 40 Assembly constituency. According to Delhi Election Commission documents, Kejriwal and five members of his family are among 110 voters from Part 51, KG Marg, in the New Delhi Assembly constituency who have received notices. The AAP questioned the move and raised concerns over the electoral records. “How is it possible that the names of three-time Delhi Chief Minister @ArvindKejriwal Ji and his family members are missing from the Delhi voter list?” Also Read: After Trump ban, CNN, MS NOW denied access to White House grounds Delhi EC explains Rekha Gupta notice The Delhi Election Commission also clarified that a notice issued to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the SIR exercise was part of the standard verification process. The Commission said Gupta, who is registered as an elector in Assembly Constituency 14, Shalimar Bagh, was identified in a list of logical discrepancies based on details submitted in her Enumeration Form. “As per the standard operating procedures of the Election Commission of India (ECI), a Notice was issued to the elector,” the Commission said. A physical field verification was then carried out by the designated Booth Level Officer. After checking the facts and documents submitted by Gupta, the Commission said her electoral entry was validated. The entry has been parked for inclusion in the Final Electoral Roll of AC 14, Shalimar Bagh, which is scheduled to be published on November 4, according to the ECI. The Delhi Election Commission said the SIR process was aimed at ensuring a transparent and inclusive revision of electoral rolls. The Commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring that “no eligible citizen is left out while no ineligible person is included in the Electoral Roll.”

Arvind Kejriwal and four family members received SIR notices from the Delhi election office, while the Delhi EC said CM Rekha Gupta’s electoral entry was validated after verification.

Arvind Kejriwal, family members, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta get SIR notices

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SIR row: Over 700 including AAP leaders, activists detained near Jantar Mantar; CJP protests at Mumbai's Shivaji Park

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Arvind Kejriwal, family members, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta get SIR notices