Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Register 25 FIRs as Protests Over CEC Continue
Delhi Police have opened about 25 cases connected to protests since October 2.
The protests have called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over issues with voter lists.
Police say the cases include alleged damage to public property, fights, and blocking government work.
Some cases also involve people allegedly breaking rules that limit gatherings.
Police said an INDIA bloc march had not been officially approved.
Some opposition leaders later held a protest at Akashvani Bhavan.
Another case was registered after a Thursday protest near a restaurant in Connaught Place.
That gathering included a minor scuffle between Congress and BJP supporters.
Police have warned that gatherings are not allowed while the restrictions remain in force.
Delhi Police have registered around 25 FIRs linked to protests in the capital since October 2.
The cases concern alleged property vandalism, assault, scuffles involving police, obstruction of government work, and violations of Section 163 restrictions.
Protesters have demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over electoral-roll revision issues.
Police say a proposed INDIA bloc march to the Election Commission lacked official permission; some MPs later protested at Akashvani Bhavan.
A further FIR followed Thursday’s protest near Moets restaurant in Connaught Place, where a minor scuffle between Congress and BJP supporters was reported.
- Who
- Delhi Police, opposition leaders and MPs, and protesters; named leaders include Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
- What
- Police have registered around 25 FIRs linked to protests, including allegations of vandalism, assault, obstruction, scuffles, and breaches of gathering restrictions.
- When
- Since October 2; the reported total was current through Thursday, October 8, 2026.
- Where
- New Delhi, including the New Delhi district, Akashvani Bhavan, and Connaught Place.
- Why
- Protesters have been demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over electoral-roll revision issues.
Protesters and opposition leaders
Delhi Police
Demonstrations and march
Protesters and opposition leaders
Opposition leaders and protesters held demonstrations, including a planned march, to press for the CEC’s resignation.
Delhi Police
Police said the proposed march had no official permission and warned that unauthorised gatherings would be treated as illegal while restrictions were in force.
- FIRs registered
- Around 25 since October 2
- Main demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Prohibitory provision
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- March destination
- Nirvachan Sadan, the Election Commission headquarters
- Police position on march
- Police said no official permission had been sought or granted
- Thursday incident
- A minor scuffle between Congress and BJP supporters was reported near Moets restaurant in Connaught Place
- Protest restriction warning
- Police said gatherings were not permitted while Section 163 restrictions remained in force
