Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Video Highlights Strains During Protests Against Election Commission
People have been protesting in New Delhi over alleged problems with changes to voter lists.
Opposition parties say authorities are suppressing people who want to protest.
Delhi Police shared a video showing what some officers experienced during the demonstrations.
It shows officers being surrounded or pushed, and some women officers looking tired or having injuries.
The video also shows police helping injured protesters and giving first aid.
Different videos from the protests show different moments and perspectives.
Together, they show the challenges faced by both protesters and the officers managing the crowds.
Delhi Police released a video showing officers’ experiences during protests against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi.
The footage shows police personnel being surrounded or pushed, women officers appearing exhausted and dehydrated, and officers with visible hand injuries.
Other scenes show an officer’s shoulder strap damaged and police personnel trying to stop protesters from jumping from buses.
The video also shows officers assisting people and providing first aid to injured protesters.
Opposition parties have accused authorities of suppressing dissent during demonstrations over alleged electoral-roll irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision.
- Who
- Delhi Police, protesters, opposition parties, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Delhi Police released footage showing officers’ experiences during protests against the Election Commission and Gyanesh Kumar.
- When
- During ongoing protests; the article does not give a specific date for the video’s release.
- Where
- New Delhi, including protest sites referenced in the article.
- Why
- The demonstrations concern alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Opposition and protesters
Delhi Police and authorities
Treatment of demonstrators
Opposition and protesters
Opposition parties accused the government and authorities of suppressing dissent during protests over alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
Delhi Police and authorities
Delhi Police’s video emphasized pressures on officers, including being surrounded or pushed, and showed police assisting people and treating injured protesters.
How protest footage is presented
Opposition and protesters
Videos circulated by opposition leaders and supporters showed detentions, police force, and restrictions around protest sites.
Delhi Police and authorities
Delhi Police released footage showing injuries and difficult conditions faced by personnel deployed during the demonstrations.
- Video source
- Delhi Police’s official social media handle
- Protest focus
- The Election Commission, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and alleged electoral-roll irregularities
- Electoral process cited
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Footage of police
- Shows officers being surrounded or pushed, women personnel appearing exhausted or injured, and a damaged shoulder strap
- Assistance shown
- Officers helping people and providing first aid to injured protesters
- Opposition response
- Congress and other INDIA bloc constituents accused authorities of suppressing dissent
- Other protest narrative
- Videos circulated by opposition leaders and supporters showed detentions, police use of force, and restrictions near protest sites