Sushma Rani Delhi: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav alleged that the deployment of over 45,000 Security Personnel to Prevent Protests at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar brought large Parts of Delhi to a Standstill. He said traffic congestion was so severe that even ambulances carrying critically ill Patients could not reach Hospitals.
Yadav alleged that the Closure of 45 metro Stations, disruption of DTC bus and rail services and the Shutting of markets and commercial establishments caused immense hardship to ordinary citizens, daily-wage workers and traders. He said the restrictions during the festive season affected businesses and deprived many Poor families of their daily Earnings.
He also alleged that Journalists were Prevented from entering the Protest venue to cover the demonstration and lawyers Participating in the Protest were detained. Yadav Claimed that the restrictions caused business losses of around ₹250 crore Per day and Questioned the Government decision to disrupt Public transport and commercial activities. He said the Government Should have considered the livelihood of workers and the convenience of the Public before imposing such Restrictions.
