Dareez Gaur’s Bus-Stopping Stunt at Jantar Mantar Protest

Digital content creator Dareez Gaur filmed herself standing in front of a Delhi Police bus during a protest at Jantar Mantar. She said the vehicle was being used to detain demonstrators and that her intervention halted the bus for roughly ten minutes. Gaur explained that she chose the spot because she believed her “privilege” would make police think twice before taking action against her.

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The demonstration was directed at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and centered on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Activists allege the revision could disenfranchise voters, prompting repeated gatherings at Jantar Mantar.

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In a follow-up video, Gaur rejected criticism that the stunt was merely a bid for attention. She emphasized that voting and protesting are democratic rights and asserted she had attended Jantar Mantar protests about thirty times before the clip went viral. Gaur said she would stop “ten buses” again if necessary to defend her rights.

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> “Mere paas itna privilege hai ki mujhe touch karne se pehle police do baar sochegi. Isliye main bus ke aage ja ke khadi hui jisse maine us bus ko kam se kam 10 minute ke liye roka.” — Dareez

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Social-media users accused Gaur of seeking fame, prompting a wave of trolling. – a challenge to those waiting for full voter turnout before speaking out.

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Gaur’s episode highlights the tension between individual acts of civil disobedience and broader electoral-reform protests. By framing her action as a protective measure for fellow demonstrators, she seeks to shift focus from personal criticism to the contested SIR process and its potential impact on voter inclusion.

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