Anti-CEC protest: Over 100 AISF, AIYF cadres arrested during procession in Chennai
Over 100 student and youth activists were arrested in Chennai while protesting against the Chief Election Commissioner. The demonstrators alleged electoral malpractice and demanded the official's removal.
Why it matters
The protest reflects growing political tensions regarding election integrity and the role of youth-led movements in Indian democracy.
More than 100 cadres of the All India Students’ Federation (AISF) and the All India Youth Federation (AIYF) were arrested by Chennai police on Saturday (October 10, 2026) while attempting to take out a procession to the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
The members had gathered to march to the Secretariat and lay siege to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu. Led by AIYF State secretary K. Bharathi and AISF State president K. Ibrahim, the protesters assembled near the Periyar statue on Anna Salai and proceeded along Sivananda Salai. The police stopped them and prevented them from moving further.
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