Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Rajnath Singh Says Dissent Is Democratic, Anarchy Is Not
Rajnath Singh spoke about protests happening in Delhi.
He said people in a democracy can disagree and speak up.
He also said that spreading anarchy is not a right.
Singh said that government institutions should be accountable, but people should not systematically damage their credibility.
He said young people may sometimes be misled, but can still help build the nation.
The protests called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
Police sources said about 1,000 protesters were detained while they were going to Jantar Mantar.
Rahul Gandhi said the protesters should keep fighting to defend the Constitution and people’s voices.
Arvind Kejriwal and Neha Bora were also detained.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said dissent is a democratic right but spreading anarchy is not.
Singh said constitutional institutions must be accountable, while warning against systematically undermining their credibility.
He said young people may be momentarily misled but remain focused on nation-building.
Opposition protests in Delhi demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar; police sources said around 1,000 protesters were detained while heading to Jantar Mantar.
Rahul Gandhi urged protesters to continue their demonstrations, while Arvind Kejriwal and AISA leader Neha Bora were also detained.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Opposition protesters, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and AISA leader Neha Bora.
- What
- Singh commented on dissent, anarchy and young people as protests demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation; police sources said around 1,000 protesters were detained.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- New Delhi, with protesters heading to Jantar Mantar.
- Why
- Protesters were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Protesters and supporters
Rajnath Singh
Protest and dissent
Protesters and supporters
Rahul Gandhi supported the protesters and said they would continue their fight to defend the Constitution and protect the voice of the Indian people.
Rajnath Singh
Singh said dissent is a democratic right, but spreading anarchy is not.
Constitutional institutions
Protesters and supporters
The protests demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation; Gandhi framed the protesters' cause as defending the Constitution and people's voices.
Rajnath Singh
Singh said constitutional institutions must be accountable, but their credibility should not be systematically undermined.
- Speaker
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Protest location
- New Delhi; protesters were heading to Jantar Mantar
- Protest demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Detentions
- Delhi Police sources said around 1,000 protesters were detained
- Other named detainees
- Arvind Kejriwal and AISA leader Neha Bora
- Rahul Gandhi's response
- He challenged the Centre to arrest all protesters and urged them to continue their demonstrations