Archive · 25 Sep 2026
At Least 60 Protesters Detained Near Jantar Mantar Over SIR
More than 60 people gathered near Jantar Mantar in Delhi to protest an election-related process called the Special Intensive Revision.
They also wanted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
The protesters included student, political and social activists.
The protest had been called by the All India Students’ Association.
Police stopped the group from entering Jantar Mantar.
Police said the protesters did not have permission for the gathering.
Police also said Section 163 prevented five or more people from assembling in the New Delhi district.
The protesters were detained near Parliament Street.
At least 60 people were detained near Jantar Mantar on Friday.
Those detained included Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan and Neha Bora.
The protesters opposed the Special Intensive Revision and sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
The protest was called by the All India Students’ Association.
Delhi Police said the gathering lacked permission and Section 163 prohibited assemblies of five or more people.
- Who
- At least 60 protesters, including Neha Bora, Yogendra Yadav, Anjali Bhardwaj, Prashant Bhushan and Dipankar Bhattacharya, were detained by Delhi Police.
- What
- The protesters were detained while opposing the Special Intensive Revision and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- When
- Friday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Near Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street in New Delhi.
- Why
- Police said the protesters lacked permission for the assembly and that Section 163 prohibited gatherings of five or more people; the protesters were demonstrating against the Special Intensive Revision and seeking the election chief’s resignation.
Protesters’ Position
Police Position
Reason for the gathering
Protesters’ Position
The protesters opposed the Special Intensive Revision and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police Position
Delhi Police focused on the lack of permission for the assembly and enforcement of Section 163 in the New Delhi district.
Access to Jantar Mantar
Protesters’ Position
The protesters gathered near Parliament Street after being prevented from entering Jantar Mantar.
Police Position
Police had placed barricades around Jantar Mantar and did not allow the protesters to enter because the assembly had not been permitted.
- Detentions
- At least 60 people
- Protest location
- Near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest organizers
- All India Students’ Association
- Main issue
- Opposition to the Special Intensive Revision
- Protest demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Police explanation
- No permission was obtained for the assembly
- Restriction cited
- Section 163, prohibiting gatherings of five or more people in New Delhi district