CJP October 10 Delhi Protest News: Internet To Be Suspended In 4-Km Radius Of Janpath-Kartvya Path Starting 10 Pm Friday

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Internet services in central Delhi will remain suspended at and around a radiums of 4 km from Janpath-Kartvya Path Cross from 10 pm on Friday, 9 October to 10 pm on Saturday, 10th October, Delhi Police's Deputy Commissioner Manishi Chandra said in a letter to the nodal officials of telecom companies Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, Jio, and MTNL.

The letter mentions that the request was sent to the Union Home Secretary, who has considered the same.

This move comes ahead of the planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party and other student organisations at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the rollback of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Quick answers to key questions

.5 QUESTIONS1When and where will internet services be suspended in Delhi for the CJP protest?⌵

Internet services are scheduled to be suspended within a 4-km radius of Janpath–Kartavya Path Cross from 10 pm on Friday, October 9, until 10 pm on Saturday, October 10.

2Why are internet services being suspended ahead of the October 10 CJP protest?⌵

The suspension was requested ahead of the planned protest at Jantar Mantar. The request was sent to the Union Home Secretary, who considered it, according to the police letter.

3What are CJP protesters demanding at Jantar Mantar?⌵

The CJP and other student organisations planned to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and the rollback of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

4Will Delhi Metro services be completely suspended during the October 10 protest?⌵

The Supreme Court said there should be no complete prohibition on metro train movement and asked authorities to regulate public transport. Commuters should check official DMRC advisories for confirmed station closures or service changes.

5How can commuters prepare for travel in central Delhi during the CJP protest?⌵

Check official Delhi Traffic Police and DMRC updates before travelling, allow extra time near Jantar Mantar and security zones, and follow instructions at checkpoints.

A number of steps have been taken by the government ahead of the protest, including closing of 57 Delhi Metro stations, stopping a number of long-distance training that were going to Delhi.

Thousands of police and paramilitary forces were being sent into the national capital for the protest, Reuters reported citing a government document.

SC objects to restrictions

The Supreme Court on Friday objected to restrictions imposed in Delhi ahead of the October 10 protests that could disrupt the normal lives of citizens, particularly those who have no intention of joining the ongoing demonstrations.

A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also clarified that the present proceedings primarily concern restrictions affecting the movement of ordinary citizens and public transport and not the broader right to protest.

“We have serious concerns about this. Our concern is not about the protesters, or about the authorities, but about hundreds and thousands of commuters in Delhi for their livelihood, children and senior citizens. We are talking about common citizenry. They should not be disturbed. Everybody doesn't have a car or facilities,” the CJI said.

Alcohol shops also remained closed on Friday in Delhi and will continue to remain so on on Saturday.

A traders' organisation in Delhi's Connaught Place has asked their members to keep their shops closed on Saturday in order to avoid any untoward incident.

With agency inputs

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