Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Mass Detentions in Delhi as Protesters Demand CEC Resignation
Protesters in Delhi wanted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
They tried to gather at Jantar Mantar, a place used for demonstrations.
Police put up barricades and stopped many people from reaching the area.
Rules were introduced against unauthorised gatherings of five or more people.
Several Metro stations were closed or affected.
Some internet disruptions were also reported near the protest site.
Protesters from political parties and student groups still gathered and shouted slogans.
Police detained many protesters, while some continued demonstrating around Janpath.
Police detained protesters who tried to reach Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street in Delhi.
Barricades were placed along Tolstoy Marg, Janpath Road and Sansad Marg.
Authorities imposed Section 163 restrictions banning unauthorised gatherings of five or more people.
At least 12 Delhi Metro stations were affected by closures, and internet disruptions were reported near Jantar Mantar.
AAP, Congress, AISA and other student activists participated; around 50 to 60 people continued protesting near Janpath.
- Who
- AAP leaders, Congress workers, AISA members and other activists participated; police detained protesters.
- What
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and were prevented from reaching Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street.
- When
- The articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- Around Jantar Mantar, Janpath, Parliament Street and other routes in New Delhi, Delhi.
- Why
- Protesters sought Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, while authorities imposed restrictions and blocked access to the designated demonstration site.
Protesters
Authorities
Resignation demand
Protesters
Protesters demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign.
Authorities
The articles do not state a response from Gyanesh Kumar or election authorities to the demand.
Demonstration access
Protesters
Activists assembled, raised slogans and tried to proceed toward Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street.
Authorities
Police used barricades, detentions and prohibitory orders to prevent unauthorised assemblies and access to the protest area.
- Demand
- Protesters called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
- Police action
- Protesters were detained after attempting to proceed toward Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street.
- Assembly restriction
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita restricted unauthorised gatherings of five or more people.
- Barricaded routes
- Tolstoy Marg, Janpath Road and Sansad Marg were among the routes blocked by multiple layers of barricades.
- Metro impact
- At least 12 Delhi Metro stations were affected by closures, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Janpath, Patel Chowk and Mandi House.
- Continued protest
- Approximately 50 to 60 people continued protesting around Janpath.
- Reported escape
- AISA activist Neha Bora escaped from a police bus after protesters blocked the vehicle.