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Delhi Restricts Metro Access Ahead of Protest Against CEC
Several groups planned a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
They wanted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign or face impeachment.
The groups accused election authorities of problems with voter lists and elections.
Police said permission had been denied for one proposed protest.
Officials expected thousands of people to attend.
Because of the planned gathering, police imposed rules limiting assemblies and demonstrations.
Extra police and security forces were sent to important locations.
Barricades were also installed.
Eleven metro stations closed their entrances and exits, although passengers could still change trains at five stations.
Eleven Delhi Metro stations near central Delhi had their entry and exit gates closed until further notice, while interchange remained available at five stations.
The Aam Aadmi Party, All India Students’ Association, National Students’ Union of India and Indian Youth Congress announced protests at Jantar Mantar.
Protest organisers demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation or impeachment and alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and elections.
Police denied permission for a proposed AISA, Manoj Jha and Prashant Bhushan protest, with 3,000 to 4,000 attendees expected at 11 a.m.
Prohibitory orders under Section 163 were imposed in New Delhi, restricting gatherings, demonstrations, slogans and certain objects without written permission.
- Who
- The Aam Aadmi Party, All India Students’ Association, National Students’ Union of India and Indian Youth Congress announced protests; police expected 3,000 to 4,000 attendees.
- What
- A protest was planned against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while metro restrictions and prohibitory orders were imposed.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and other sensitive locations in New Delhi, with restrictions affecting 11 metro stations.
- When
- The gathering was scheduled for 11 a.m.; the Delhi Metro service update was dated October 2, 2026.
- Why
- Organisers sought Kumar’s resignation or impeachment and alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and elections; authorities cited public safety, public order and traffic management.
Protest Organisers
Police and Authorities
Election conduct
Protest Organisers
The organisers alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the conduct of elections, including mass deletion of voters, and demanded Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation or impeachment.
Police and Authorities
The article reports the authorities’ restrictions and security measures but does not provide a detailed response to the electoral allegations.
Public gathering
Protest Organisers
The Aam Aadmi Party and student and youth organisations announced a protest at Jantar Mantar, with an announced gathering time of 11 a.m.
Police and Authorities
Police said permission had been denied for a proposed AISA, Manoj Jha and Prashant Bhushan protest and imposed restrictions to maintain public safety, order and smooth traffic movement.
Key facts
- Protest venue
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Target of protest
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Expected attendance
- Approximately 3,000 to 4,000 people
- Metro impact
- Entry and exit closed at 11 stations until further notice
- Interchange stations
- Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, INA, New Delhi and Central Secretariat
- Legal measure
- Prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Restrictions
- Assemblies of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, slogans and several listed objects were barred without written permission
Quotes
A senior Delhi Police officer
A police officer who explained the purpose of the prohibitory order to PTI
“The order has been enforced to ensure public safety, maintain public order and facilitate smooth traffic movement, according to the notice.”
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Sources
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