500 detained in Delhi on Day 3 of protests seeking CEC’s exit; Thackerays lead Mumbai march
Protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continued for a third day, resulting in 500 detentions in New Delhi. In Mumbai, political leaders including Uddhav and Raj Thackeray led a large march against the ongoing electoral roll revision drive.
Why it matters
The protests highlight significant political tension regarding the integrity of electoral processes and the administration of the Election Commission of India.
Protests seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the suspension of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls entered their third day on Sunday (October 4, 2026), with demonstrations continuing in New Delhi and Mumbai.
Follow the updates of the protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal
The protests began on October 2, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, with thousands of people, including leaders of Opposition parties, civil society activists, and members of youth and student organisations, taking part.
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