Archive · 10 Oct 2026
J&K Deputy Chief Minister Condemns Detentions, Calls for CEC Resignation
Surinder Choudhary, a deputy chief minister from Jammu and Kashmir, spoke about protests in Delhi.
He said detaining leaders of the CJP was wrong.
He said allegations against the chief election commissioner should be investigated.
Choudhary also said the commissioner should resign while the allegations are addressed.
He criticized restrictions on people trying to reach a protest.
He compared the situation with the Emergency, though that was his own political comparison.
He said opposition leaders were right to ask the president to help protect democratic institutions.
He also criticized the way protesters, including young women, were treated.
He said unemployment among young people needed more attention.
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary called the detention of CJP leaders in Delhi wrong.
He said serious allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, reportedly raised by two colleagues, should be investigated.
Choudhary argued that Kumar should resign on moral grounds to support confidence in the electoral process.
He questioned restrictions on protests in Delhi and compared the situation with the period of the Emergency.
Choudhary defended the opposition delegation’s meeting with President Droupadi Murmu and criticized the treatment and labeling of protesters.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary commented on the detention of CJP leaders and the allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Choudhary condemned the detentions, called for an investigation and Kumar’s resignation on moral grounds, and criticized restrictions on protests.
- When
- October 10; the article says Choudhary spoke on Saturday.
- Where
- Jammu; the detentions and protest restrictions discussed were in Delhi.
- Why
- Choudhary said an investigation and resignation would support transparency and public confidence in elections, and argued that democratic rights and independent institutions should be protected.
Choudhary’s criticisms
Government position not provided
Detentions and protest restrictions
Choudhary’s criticisms
Choudhary said detaining CJP leaders and restricting access to the protest site were wrong and raised concerns about democratic freedom.
Government position not provided
The article does not include a response from the authorities or the BJP on the detentions or restrictions.
Chief Election Commissioner
Choudhary’s criticisms
Choudhary said allegations against Gyanesh Kumar should be investigated and that he should resign on moral grounds.
Government position not provided
The article does not provide Kumar’s response or a defense of his position.
Comparison with the Emergency
Choudhary’s criticisms
Choudhary questioned whether current restrictions in Delhi were less serious than conditions during the Emergency.
Government position not provided
The article gives no counterargument or government response to his comparison.
- Speaker
- Surinder Choudhary, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister
- Subject of allegations
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Choudhary’s request
- Investigate the allegations and have the CEC resign on moral grounds
- Detentions
- CJP leaders, including Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained in Delhi
- Opposition delegation
- A delegation including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met President Droupadi Murmu on Friday
- Other concerns raised
- Protest restrictions, treatment of young protesters and unemployment