Archive · 10 Oct 2026
I.N.D.I.A Bloc MPs Protest, Demand Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation
Opposition politicians from the I.N.D.I.A Bloc held a sit-in protest in Delhi.
They asked Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
They said they were worried about democracy and how the country is being governed.
The protest happened while there were arguments about alleged problems in Punjab municipal elections.
The Supreme Court ordered new polls in 50 constituencies there.
Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders also called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign.
Police did not allow protests at Jantar Mantar, saying there were logistical challenges.
The opposition plans to take its concerns to President Droupadi Murmu.
I.N.D.I.A Bloc members, opposition MPs and Congress leaders staged a sit-in at Kartavya Path in Delhi.
The protesters demanded the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar and said they wanted to highlight concerns about governance and democracy.
The protest came amid allegations of “vote chori” in Punjab municipal elections, where the Supreme Court ordered fresh polls in 50 constituencies.
Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders also called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign, citing what they described as an “undeclared emergency.”
The Delhi Police denied permission for protests at Jantar Mantar, citing logistical challenges; the bloc plans to meet President Droupadi Murmu.
- Who
- I.N.D.I.A Bloc members, opposition MPs and Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi.
- What
- They held a sit-in and demanded Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation; Congress leaders also called for Narendra Modi to resign.
- When
- The articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- Kartavya Path in Delhi.
- Why
- The protesters said they wanted to raise concerns about governance, democracy and alleged restrictions on protest.
Opposition’s claims
Critics’ and ruling party’s responses
Democracy and protest rights
Opposition’s claims
The opposition says the government is undermining democratic processes, curbing rights and limiting public demonstrations.
Critics’ and ruling party’s responses
The BJP has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated; Delhi Police cited logistical challenges in denying permission for protests at Jantar Mantar.
Focus of the protest
Opposition’s claims
The bloc presents its protest as part of a broader effort to raise governance and democracy concerns.
Critics’ and ruling party’s responses
Critics say the protest lacks focus on the Supreme Court’s ruling on Punjab municipal elections and question the consistency of the opposition’s position.
- Protest location
- Kartavya Path, Delhi
- Main demand
- Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
- Planned meeting
- The I.N.D.I.A Bloc delegation plans to meet President Droupadi Murmu.
- Punjab elections
- The Supreme Court ordered fresh polls in 50 constituencies.
- Jantar Mantar
- Delhi Police denied permission for protests there, citing logistical challenges.
- Additional resignation call
- Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders called for Narendra Modi to resign.