The face of the Gen Z protests, activist Neha Bora (@neha_aisa) has said, a video of her purportedly drawing parallels with the violent student protests in Bangladesh was doctored and that she does not support the use of violence at all. Speaking to Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) on Dekoder she said “you cannot accuse a person who has been sitting on 23 days of hunger strike that she's calling for violence. You cannot accuse us as activists who have been dragged on the street, whose clothes have been torn, who have been kept in detention for 10 hours, 12 hours, and have still not said one word of abuse to the security forces, or have not picked up any arms. We were getting beaten up by security forces. We were getting beaten up by right wing goons. What did we have in our hands? Did we have lathis? Did we have pellet guns like the security forces on 20th of July? No.” Talking about the future of the protests she said , “the state is busy writing definitions of its own and I believe the agitation and resistance of the common people in favour of democracy is also busy writing definitions of its own.” Watch this conversation and follow DeKoder for more. #NehaBora #Protest #ECI #SIR #GenZProtests #PoliceAction #RightToProtest #Democracy

“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

“Whether it's Kashmir or Kanyakumari, people are coming out.” CPI National Secretary Annie Raja says the spirit of Jantar Mantar has spread beyond Delhi, with citizens taking to the streets across the country amid protests over the Election Commission and restrictions on demonstrations. Follow DeKoder for more updates. #JantarMantar #Modi #RightToProtest #ECI #SIR #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #DelhiPolice

Speaking at today’s protest, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat challenges PM Modi over restrictions on demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. She contrasts peaceful protesters with police carrying lathis, tear gas and water cannons, and refuses to sign a peace bond, accusing the government of undermining constitutional rights. Follow DeKoder for more updates. #JantarMantar #Modi #RightToProtest #ECI #SIR #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #DelhiPolice

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Can stepping outside your home with a national flag amount to a breach of peace? AISA's Neha Bora (@neha_aisa) questions the use of preventive custody and peace bonds against protesters, arguing that such measures effectively restrict their constitutional right to dissent. She explains why she challenged a peace-bond notice in court and warns against what she sees as an erosion of democratic freedoms. Watch her conversation with Nidhi Razdan (@nidhi) on DeKoder: youtube.com/watch?v=et0iOoz3… #NehaBora #Protest #ECI #SIR #GenZProtests #PoliceAction #RightToProtest #Democracy

Tavleen Singh (@tavleen_singh) argues that Congress needs to strengthen its grassroots organisation to challenge the BJP's electoral machinery. She also questions whether the CJP youth movement can move beyond street protests and emerge as a political force ahead of 2029. Speaking to Manika Raikwar (@ManikaRaikwar), she also raises concerns about the growing manipulation of mainstream media. Watch the full conversation on DeKoder: youtube.com/watch?v=60F_TP1w… #RahulGandhi #CJP #Modi #IndianPolitics #DelhiProtest #ECI #BJP #Congress #GenZ #GyaneshKumar

“You cannot accuse a person who has been sitting on 23 days of hunger strike that she is calling for violence.” AISA's Neha Bora (@neha_aisa) rejects allegations that protesters are advocating violence or anarchy. She recounts alleged police brutality, prolonged detentions and attacks on demonstrators, while accusing the BJP, RSS and right-wing groups of violence against protesters. Watch her conversation with Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) on DeKoder: youtube.com/watch?v=et0iOoz3… #NehaBora #Protest #BJP #ECI #SIR #GenZProtests #PoliceAction #RightToProtest #Democracy

Detained, challenged and still protesting. What is driving India's young protesters to return to the streets? AISA's Neha Bora (@neha_aisa) joins Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) on DeKoder to discuss police action, the ECI controversy and the growing fight over the right to dissent. Full interview coming soon. Stay tuned. #NehaBora #Protest #ECI #SIR #GenZProtests #PoliceAction #RightToProtest #Democracy

Tavleen Singh (@tavleen_singh) explains why Kishor's grassroots outreach in Bihar stands out to her and why she believes politicians committed to public service can still succeed despite entrenched caste politics. She also questions whether the Opposition has found its own voice or is merely following the youth-led CJP movement. Watch the full conversation on DeKoder: youtube.com/watch?v=60F_TP1w… #PrashantKishor #BiharPolitics #CJP #Modi #RahulGandhi #IndianPolitics #DelhiProtest #ECI #BJP #Congress #GenZ #GyaneshKumar