Delhi Protests Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

Protests erupted at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on October 2, 2026, with AAP, Congress, CJP, and student groups demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral irregularities. Delhi Police denied protest permits, imposed Section 163 to ban gatherings, and shut 11 m

What is established so far

• Delhi Police denied permission for the protest and imposed Section 163, barring public gatherings
• 11 metro stations were closed, and over 500 protesters, including AAP leaders, were detained
• Protesters demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, citing alleged irregularities
• Internet services were suspended near the protest site