“This is not a movement of a particular leader or party.” Protesters in Delhi demand that Jantar Mantar be restored as a site for demonstrations and raise concerns over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR). While some call for SIR to be scrapped, others argue it must be conducted fairly without wrongful voter deletions. Protesters also question police detentions, restrictions on demonstrations and the accessibility of alternative protest venues. Despite repeated detentions, they say their campaign will continue. Follow DeKoder for more ground updates. #SIR #ECI #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #IndianDemocracy #DelhiPolice

Carrying a copy of the Constitution during a protest in Delhi, a young woman questions alleged voter-roll deletions under the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and demands accountability from those in power. She raises concerns about voting rights, restrictions on peaceful demonstrations and the lack of dialogue with protesters. She also explains why simply addressing individual discrepancies would not resolve her concerns about future elections. Follow DeKoder for more ground updates. #SIR #ECI #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #IndianDemocracy

Scenes of detentions during an anti-SIR march near the Election Commission of India headquarters in Delhi. Protesters are seen being taken into police buses near Bangla Sahib and Ashoka Road, with some resisting detention. Demonstrators question the police action and raise concerns over alleged voter-roll deletions under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), particularly among minority communities. They also criticise the treatment of students and women protesters. Follow DeKoder for more ground updates. #ECI #DelhiProtest #GyaneshKumar #SIR #IndianDemocracy

From Delhi to Bengaluru and Lucknow, visuals show protesters taking to the streets against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Demonstrators are demanding the withdrawal of SIR and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising concerns over electoral rolls and voting rights. Follow DeKoder for more updates. #SIR #ECI #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #Lucknow #Bengaluru #IndianDemocracy

Speaking during protests in Delhi, demonstrators raise concerns over alleged voter roll irregularities involving Forms 6 and 7, question the Election Commission's accountability and demand changes to the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners. They also criticise police detentions, call for an investigation into alleged electoral irregularities and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Follow DeKoder for more ground updates. #SIR #ECI #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #IndianDemocracy

At the protest in Delhi today (Oct 23), a young woman questions alleged voter roll deletions and describes what she says is repeated police intimidation of women demonstrators. She alleges that women are detained after sunset, phones are damaged and protesters are prevented from recording police action. Linking the protest to concerns over education, employment, women's safety and voting rights, she calls for greater public participation in democracy. Follow DeKoder for more voices from the ground. #GyaneshKumar #Modi #IndianDemocracy #ECI #SIR

Social activist Anjali Bhardwaj questions the use of peace bonds and police detentions against protesters during today's demonstration in Delhi. She alleges that 13 crore names are being deleted from voter rolls, and demands that the exercise be scrapped and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign. Bhardwaj argues that peaceful protest is a democratic right and says demonstrations will continue until the protesters' demands are addressed. Watch this ground report and follow DeKoder for more updates. #JantarMantar #Modi #RightToProtest #ECI #SIR

Questioned about protest turnout following the detention of Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka says the movement is not dependent on individual leaders and will continue whether organisers are in jail or outside. Ranka says CJP has not issued a fresh protest call since October 14, acknowledges that the movement is learning and adapting, and confirms that future plans will be announced once finalised. Follow DeKoder for more ground reports. #AshutoshRanka #GyaneshKumar #CJP #Protest #IndianDemocracy

Speaking amid the detentions, two protesters question police action and call for Jantar Mantar to be reopened for peaceful demonstrations. The protester says their campaign against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) will continue, demands action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and appeals to political parties and citizens to join the movement. Follow DeKoder for more ground updates. #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #IndianDemocracy #ECI #SIR #DelhiProtest #DelhiPolice