Neha Bora Released After Detention During Protest in Delhi
AISA leader Neha Bora was detained and later released without her belongings during a protest demanding electoral reforms.
Neha Bora was detained by police during a protest march in Delhi.
She was released without her phone and bag, prompting legal assistance.
The protests are part of a larger movement against alleged irregularities in the Election Commission.
Neha Bora, the national president of the All India Students' Association (AISA), was reportedly detained by police during a protest march in Delhi on Sunday. The protest aimed at demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and was part of ongoing demonstrations against perceived irregularities in the Election Commission's operations. Following her detention, Bora was released from the Narela Industrial Area police station, but without her phone and bag, raising concerns among AISA members who stated that a team of lawyers was dispatched to assist her.
According to AISA representatives, Bora was taken away in a private vehicle lacking an official number plate, which they claim violates standard procedures. They also noted that no female police officer was present during her removal, further intensifying their allegations against the police. However, a senior police officer dismissed these claims as baseless, asserting that some protesters had attacked police personnel during the incident.
The protest saw AISA activists attempting to reach Jantar Mantar for the third consecutive day, despite heavy police barricading and a significant security presence. The mobilization began at Andhra Bhawan Circle on Ashoka Road, where protesters raised slogans while trying to breach police barricades. Visuals captured during the protest showed Bora attempting to climb over a barricade as police officials intervened to stop her.
This protest is part of a broader agitation occurring across various cities, focusing on alleged irregularities in the Election Commission's functioning, including issues related to the SIR exercise and mass voter deletions. The recent mobilization in Delhi followed a day after over 150 protesters were detained, with more than 1,000 individuals, including student activists and political leaders, detained during earlier demonstrations in central Delhi.
The Election Commission has faced criticism following an investigation revealing that two of its commissioners raised concerns about decisions related to the SIR process. The Commission has defended its actions, stating that differing opinions are a normal part of institutional deliberations and that all orders are legally sanctioned and adhere to established procedures.
