KYS activists detained in Delhi after burning Gyanesh Kumar effigy
On Tuesday, Delhi Police briefly detained several student activists from Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) at Sangam Park, Model Town.
The group, joined by locals, burned a giant effigy of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during Dussehra to protest alleged election irregularities and called for his removal.
Since the demonstration didn't have official permission, about 10 to 12 people were taken in.
KYS activists cite voter roll problems
Protesters said they were frustrated with problems in the voter roll revision process.
Student Jyoti criticized how quickly police stepped in and wondered why so much protection was given to Kumar.
KYS spokesperson Mudiya described their protest as a right under Article 19 of the Constitution.
Police said the protesters had not taken any permission for the protest and were burning an effigy near a residential colony, and 10 to 12 people were detained and released within a few hours.