CEC row LIVE: Security tightened in Delhi after Opposition protest over CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Security arrangements have been heightened in parts of Delhi after INDIA bloc MPs protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday, with prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS now in force around Jantar Mantar Road.
The Opposition leaders had marched towards the Election Commission headquarters demanding Kumar’s resignation over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. After being stopped by barricades, several leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and KC Venugopal, staged a sit-in at nearby Akashvani Bhavan before being detained by Delhi Police.
The detained MPs were later taken to the New Police Lines in Kingsway Camp and subsequently released. Congress MP Pawan Khera said “the trouble has only just begun” and warned that Kumar would “regret” not meeting the protesting Opposition.
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav said the campaign would continue until Kumar resigns, while other Congress leaders criticised the police action and said the Opposition would not be deterred.
The protest is part of the Opposition’s broader “Save Democracy” campaign over the SIR exercise and its allegations against the Election Commission.
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Left students’ group to march to Jantar Mantar on October 10
SFI, AISF, AISA, PSU, AISB said in a joint statement that they will be joining the protest march to Jantar Mantar on October 10, seeking the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Joint Statement by the Left Students' Organisation to March to Jantar Mantar on the 10th October in large numbers ✊ Gyanesh Kumar your days are numbered, we will unitedly ensure that DEMOCRACY is saved ✊Appealing all citizens to join us. https://t.co/IVIi9g6WBG
— Aishe (ঐশী) (@aishe_ghosh) October 6, 2026 -
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"BJP should not go to this level": DK Shivakumar
Following the detention of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other INDIA bloc MPs during a protest in the national capital, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has come out strongly in their support, stating that they are "fighting for the younger generation".
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, the Karnataka CM slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging voter roll manipulation in Karnataka and urging them to contest elections fairly.- ANI -
'The growing anger will soon overwhelm this government,' Prashant Bhushan on X
The anger against the SIR & Gyanesh kumar has skyrocketed with the removal of >13 Cr voters from the electoral rolls & the disclosure that it has been done in violation of law & without consulting other ECs.The peaceful protests by the youth, MPs & citizens have been met with detentions & sexual harassment of women by the police under orders of Shah/Modi.The growing anger will soon overwhelm this govt & the police who will be unable to suppress them.
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'CJP firm on its three demands'
CJP made clear that it will continue protest unless its three demands are met.
The government may use every intimidation tactic, but we will not back down.CJP stands firm on its three demands. They are NON-NEGOTIABLE:1. Gyanesh Kumar must resign, and criminal proceedings must be initiated against him.2. Freeze SIR, halt upcoming elections, restore the January 2025 voters list, and order an independent inquiry.3. Repeal the 2023 ECI appointments law and establish an independent, credible selection process.
— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) October 6, 2026 -
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'United struggle against Vote Chori', activists call press meet
Gyanesh It's Done Bro!Jantar Mantar 2.0 is coming!I'll be joining @SauravDassss , @whattalawyer, @Adarshmsaji and Viraj for a Press Conference Tomorrow 12 Noon at Press Club of India https://t.co/623dDg8GM0
— Neha (@neha_aisa) October 6, 2026 -
Security arrangements heightened near Jantar Mantar
Prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS enforced in the area around Jantar Mantar Road, following INDIA bloc MPs' protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar yesterday.
#WATCH | Delhi | Prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS enforced in the area around Jantar Mantar Road, following INDIA bloc MPs' protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar yesterday; Security arrangements in the area have been heightenedLatest visuals from Jantar Mantar Road
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Entire country demands Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation: Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has extended its support to the nationwide movement against alleged 'Vote Chori', with the party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
During his three-day visit to Goa, he stated that the entire country was now united in demanding the CEC’s resignation. -
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Fight against injustice will continue: Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused the BJP government in Centre of being "arrogant" and said protests across the country were part of a continuing “fight against injustice”.
He also alleged that the BJP-led government in Maharashtra had been formed with the “blessings” of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. - ANI -
Activist Saurav Das slams delhi police for not wear nameplates
A coward afraid of wearing a name-tag, acting like a joker.
— Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) October 6, 2026
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They have made a mockery of democracy: Kejriwal demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
AAP joins the Opposition campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as the BJP and Election Commission challenge Rahul Gandhi’s account of Tuesday’s protest.
Four students die after suspected toxic gas exposure in Uttar Pradesh
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