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Prashant Kishor says 40,000 paramilitary troops validate Delhi protest's success
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 08:02 AM
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Political strategist Prashant Kishor claimed that the deployment of 40,000 paramilitary personnel serves as evidence that the recent Delhi protest achieved its objectives.
Political strategist Prashant Kishor told media that the presence of 40,000 paramilitary personnel in Delhi demonstrates that the recent protest in the capital was successful. He said the sheer number of security forces deployed reflected the authorities' acknowledgment of the protest's scale and impact.
Kishor did not provide additional data on the protest's demands or outcomes, but emphasized that the deployment itself was a tangible indicator of the movement's effectiveness. The figure of 40,000 personnel was cited as a benchmark for measuring the protest's reach.
The statement was reported by The Indian Express, which noted that Kishor's comment links the security deployment directly to the protest's perceived success, without offering further official confirmation.
Kishor did not provide additional data on the protest's demands or outcomes, but emphasized that the deployment itself was a tangible indicator of the movement's effectiveness. The figure of 40,000 personnel was cited as a benchmark for measuring the protest's reach.
The statement was reported by The Indian Express, which noted that Kishor's comment links the security deployment directly to the protest's perceived success, without offering further official confirmation.