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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) escalated its demonstration in New Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, leading to clashes with law enforcement, broken barricades, and attempts to stop police detainee buses.

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Here is what occurred during the demonstration:

• Core Grievance: The protest centers on allegations of mass voter deletions and manipulation under the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. AAP and other opposition groups have labeled this “vote theft” and are explicitly demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

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• Barricades and Escalation: Protesters gathered to march toward key central areas, including Jantar Mantar and the Election Commission headquarters. Delhi Police set up multi-layer barricades and deployed Rapid Action Force (RAF) units to contain the crowd. Agitated AAP workers breached several police cordons, leading to scuffles.

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• Blocking Detainee Buses: As police began rounding up demonstrators, party workers surrounded and physically blocked police buses intended to transport detainees away, demanding the immediate release of detained workers and leaders.

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• Police Action & Restrictions: Authorities deployed heavy security across Central Delhi, invoking prohibitory orders. Several hundred protesters and political leaders were detained to disperse the unpermitted assembly, leading to significant traffic bottlenecks and strict entry/exit restrictions across central transit points.

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