AISA President Released
AISA President Neha Bora Released Following Detention During Delhi Protests
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The march began at Andhra Bhawan Circle on Ashoka Road, where protesters raised slogans as they headed toward Jantar Mantar.
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Police had denied permission for Friday’s gathering; during the earlier protests, several roads toward Jantar Mantar were barricaded and access to nearby metro stations was temporarily restricted.
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An Indian Express investigation cited in coverage said Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had objected at least 14 times over 10 months to SIR decisions they said were issued without their knowledge or recommendation. The Election Commission responded that differing views are normal and its orders follow legal and statutory procedures.
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Political activist Yogendra Yadav shared footage of the march and called the SIR exercise “anti-women,” urging that it be rolled back.
AISA national president Neha Bora was detained by Delhi Police during a march demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, then released hours later without her phone and bag, the student group alleged. ABP Live reported she was taken in an unmarked vehicle without a female officer present, violating police protocol.
The detention marks an escalation in three days of protests over the Election Commission's handling of voter-roll revisions. More than 150 people were detained Saturday alone, and over 500 on Friday, as demonstrators clashed with police at barricades near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.NDTV
How Neha Bora's Detention Unfolded
The march began at Andhra Bhawan Circle on Ashoka Road Saturday morning, with AISA members raising slogans as they moved toward Jantar Mantar. Daily Hunt reported that Bora was picked up by police during the demonstration and placed in an unmarked car. AISA alleged no female constable was present during the detention, a required protocol for women in police custody.
She was taken to Delhi's Narela Industrial Area police station and released hours later. The Daily Jagran reported that her phone and bag were not returned when she was freed. Delhi Police have not immediately responded to the allegations of improper detention procedures.
Three Days of Escalating Street Clashes
Police had denied permission for Friday's gathering. Heavy security and barricades blocked multiple roads leading to Jantar Mantar, a common protest site in central Delhi. Metro station access was temporarily restricted. Saturday's march continued despite these obstacles, with protesters briefly clashing with officers at the barricades.
The detention toll has grown sharply. Mathrubhumi reported over 500 people detained Friday and more than 150 on Saturday. The multi-day action reflects deep anger over the Election Commission's voter-roll revisions and alleged voter deletions across the country.
Election Commission's Voter Roll Methods Under Fire
An Indian Express investigation found that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected at least 14 times over 10 months to decisions they said were issued without their knowledge or recommendation. The Election Commission responded that differing views are normal and its orders follow legal procedures. Political activist Yogendra Yadav called the voter revision exercise "anti-women" and urged it be rolled back.
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