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Protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar have continued for a week in Delhi, leading to police detentions. Activists from various student organizations were arrested during the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march, with some now facing court proceedings.
Why it matters
The ongoing unrest highlights significant political tension regarding the integrity of the electoral process and the role of the Election Commission in India.
As the protests seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar entered the seventh consecutive day on Friday (October 16, 2026), several groups of protesters and activists holding national flags started converging near the Central Park in Connaught Place as early as 3 p.m., two hours before the scheduled ‘ Lehra Do Tiranga ’ (wave the tricolour) march announced by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other Left students’ organisations.
Thousands join Lehra Do Tiranga protests in Connaught Place demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid heavy security and detentions.
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