Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Rekha Gupta Accuses Opposition of Disrupting Delhi’s Harmony
Protests took place in Delhi on Saturday.
The protest at Jantar Mantar called for election chief Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said opposition groups caused disorder and tried to provoke the police.
She thanked Delhi residents for staying calm.
She also praised police for protecting the public.
Police detained several activists and increased security around the city.
Police sources said most detainees were released, but CJP leaders remained in custody while legal steps were followed.
Opposition leaders alleged that the police response amounted to a crackdown on democratic rights.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused Congress, AAP, left parties and the Cockroach Janta Party of creating disorder during protests.
Gupta praised Delhi Police for managing the situation and prioritising public safety.
A CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
Police detained activists, erected barricades at the Ghazipur border and kept gates at 45 Metro stations closed.
Police sources said most detainees had been released, while CJP leaders remained in custody pending due legal process.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, protesters including the Cockroach Janta Party, and Delhi Police.
- What
- A CJP-led protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation was met with heavy police deployment and detentions; Gupta criticised opposition groups and praised the police.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not give a calendar date.
- Where
- Delhi, including Jantar Mantar and the Ghazipur border.
- Why
- The protest called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign; Gupta said authorities acted to maintain law and order and protect public safety.
Criticism of the police response
Government defence of public-order measures
Effect of the protest response
Criticism of the police response
Opposition figures alleged a crackdown on democratic rights after detentions, barricades and Metro station gate closures.
Government defence of public-order measures
Rekha Gupta said protesters tried to provoke police and create confrontation, and praised the police for maintaining order and protecting residents.
Impact on daily life
Criticism of the police response
The article reports allegations of a crackdown amid extensive security measures in the capital.
Government defence of public-order measures
Gupta said her government would not allow protests to disrupt residents’ safety, convenience or normal daily life, and said action would follow the law.
- Chief Minister
- Rekha Gupta
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Metro station gates
- Gates at 45 stations remained closed
- Police measures
- Heavy deployment, detentions and barricades at the Ghazipur border
- Detainee status
- Police sources said detainees were released except CJP leaders, for whom due legal process would be followed