New Delhi, June 11: Members of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on Thursday marched towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in the national capital carrying symbolic puppets as part of a protest against the poll body’s functioning, according to the student organisation.
NSUI said hundreds of its members participated in the march and carried “kathputli” (puppets) to express concern over what it described as the EC’s diminishing independence and impartiality. The protesters carried banners and placards, raised slogans and demanded greater transparency and accountability from the constitutional body.
Delhi Police stopped the march and detained several protesters and leaders when they attempted to proceed towards the ECI office. A senior police official said the demonstrators were detained as they were protesting at a non-designated place. (PTI)
