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Students in New Delhi Demand Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar Resign
Students protested near the Press Club of India in New Delhi, India, demanding that Gyanesh Kumar resign as the country’s chief election commissioner.
Members of the All India Students’ Association and the National Students’ Union of India took part.
The protest focused on the leadership of India’s election body, but the reasons for the resignation demand were not given.
Police detained several protesters as tensions rose, and officers from the Rapid Action Force were also at the scene.
AISA’s national leader, Neha Bora, was among those detained.
No official response or further steps were reported.
Students demonstrated in New Delhi, demanding that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign.
Members of the All India Students' Association and the National Students' Union of India were among those at the protest.
The demonstration took place near the Press Club of India.
Police detained several demonstrators, including AISA national president Neha Bora.
The source did not give detailed reasons for the resignation demand or an official response.
- Who
- Students, including members of AISA and NSUI, protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- They demanded that Kumar resign. Police detained several demonstrators.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Near the Press Club of India in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The source does not state the detailed reasons for the demand.
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Students demonstrated near the Press Club of India in New Delhi, demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Police detained several protesters, including AISA national president Neha Bora.
- Demand
- Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
- Location
- Near the Press Club of India, New Delhi
- Student groups
- All India Students' Association (AISA) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI)
- Detained demonstrator
- Neha Bora, AISA national president
- Date
- October 12, 2026
Sources
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