Archive · 10 Oct 2026
UP Minister Criticizes CJP Protest as Opposition Accuses BJP
A political group called the CJP asked people to protest over concerns about voter lists.
The protest was aimed at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Uttar Pradesh minister Danish Azad Ansari said disagreements should be handled through discussion and the Constitution, not force.
Congress leader Aradhana Misra Mona said the BJP was stopping people from expressing themselves peacefully.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav also warned the government against using force to stop protesters.
A Rashtriya Lok Dal spokesperson argued that people should not protest while the issue is before the Supreme Court.
Delhi Police detained about 500 people who were trying to reach Jantar Mantar.
Political leaders disagreed over whether the protest was justified and how the authorities responded.
Uttar Pradesh minister Danish Azad Ansari said India is governed by democratic systems and the Constitution, not coercion, and called for dialogue.
The CJP called for protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation and changes to Form 6.
Congress leader Aradhana Misra Mona accused the BJP of creating an Emergency-like situation and restricting peaceful protest; she said party members had been detained.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav warned that trying to stop protesters through force would be a major mistake.
Delhi Police detained around 500 people trying to reach Jantar Mantar; RLD spokesperson Ankur Saxena said protests while the matter is before the Supreme Court lack legitimacy.
- Who
- CJP protesters, Uttar Pradesh minister Danish Azad Ansari, opposition leaders, and Delhi Police.
- What
- A planned protest over allegations of voter-list manipulation and changes to Form 6 prompted political criticism and police detentions.
- When
- Saturday, October 10; the report does not specify a year.
- Where
- The protest was planned for Jantar Mantar in New Delhi; Ansari spoke in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The CJP protest call concerned alleged voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision and changes to Form 6.
Critics of the response
Supporters of restraint
Right to protest and police restrictions
Critics of the response
Congress leader Aradhana Misra Mona said peaceful expression is a constitutional right and accused the BJP of creating an Emergency-like situation through restrictions and detentions. Akhilesh Yadav warned that using force to stop people would be a major mistake.
Supporters of restraint
Danish Azad Ansari said the country should be governed by the Constitution and democratic systems rather than coercion, and called for dialogue. Minister Narendra Kashyap said the protest was causing hardships and expressed confidence the central government would crush it.
Whether the protest is legitimate
Critics of the response
The CJP called for protest over alleged voter-list manipulation and changes to Form 6; opposition figures defended peaceful political expression.
Supporters of restraint
Rashtriya Lok Dal spokesperson Ankur Saxena said protest was not legitimate while the matter concerning the Chief Election Commissioner was pending in the Supreme Court, and urged young people to cooperate with the government.
- Planned protest site
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest target
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Stated concerns
- Alleged voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision and changes to Form 6
- Police action
- Delhi Police detained around 500 protesters trying to reach Jantar Mantar
- Minister's position
- Danish Azad Ansari said the country should be governed by democratic systems and the Constitution, with issues addressed through dialogue
- RLD position
- Spokesperson Ankur Saxena said a protest while the matter is pending in the Supreme Court would lack legitimacy