Delhi Lockdown on Gandhi Jayanti — Protest Crackdown at Jantar Mantar | गांधी जयंती पर दिल्ली में मिलिट्री जैसा लॉकडाउन?

On Gandhi Jayanti, October 2nd, Central Delhi was placed under a military-style lockdown as authorities invoked Section 163 ahead of a planned peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar against the Election Commission of India. Protesters, including political leaders, were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Before a single voice could be raised, the administration shut down entry and exit gates at 12 major Metro stations including Rajiv Chowk, suspended internet services around Jantar Mantar, and detained over 700 people — among them prominent leaders like Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi, as well as student activists. The Hindu and Hindustan Times both covered the sweeping clampdown, which has sparked a sharp debate: in a democracy, is imposing such severe restrictions on peaceful protest ever justified? Share your views in the comments below. #GandhiJayanti #DelhiLockdown #JantarMantar #ElectionCommission #IndianPolitics #Lykstage #LykstageVideo #LykstageCreator #LykstageCommunity