Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Delhi Protesters Detained as Jantar Mantar Sealed Against Election Commission
A group of people protested in Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti.
They wanted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
The protesters came from opposition parties and student groups.
About 50 to 60 people gathered near Connaught Place.
Police blocked the road leading to Jantar Mantar with barricades.
Some protesters danced, while others shouted slogans.
One person held a poster accusing the election chief of harming democracy.
Police officers discussed putting protesters into buses if they formed groups larger than 10.
The protest ended with Jantar Mantar sealed and protesters detained, according to the article headline.
Police sealed access to Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti.
Around 50-60 protesters gathered in scattered groups near Connaught Place.
The protesters included opposition-party members and student outfits.
They demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police discussed detaining protesters if they gathered in groups of more than 10.
- Who
- About 50-60 protesters from opposition parties and student outfits, along with Delhi police officers.
- What
- A protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation took place, while police blocked access to Jantar Mantar and detained protesters.
- When
- At 1 p.m. on Gandhi Jayanti.
- Where
- On Janpath Road and near Connaught Place in Delhi, outside the route to Jantar Mantar.
- Why
- The protesters were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Protesters’ position
Police response
Demand and assembly
Protesters’ position
Protesters gathered to demand Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and used slogans and posters criticizing him.
Police response
Police blocked the route to Jantar Mantar and discussed detaining protesters if they formed groups of more than 10.
- Location
- Janpath Road, Connaught Place, and Jantar Mantar in Delhi
- Date
- Gandhi Jayanti
- Protester count
- Approximately 50-60 people
- Main demand
- The resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Participants
- Opposition parties and student outfits
- Police action
- Barricades blocked access to Jantar Mantar, and protesters were detained
- Protest activity
- Some protesters danced and others shouted slogans