CEC row LIVE: Opposition steps up CEC attack, CJP mobilises youth for October 10 protest
Opposition party workers in Delhi are protesting against the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging irregularities in the electoral roll revision process. The demonstrations have led to police intervention and legal action against protesters for causing public disturbances.
Why it matters
The protests highlight significant political tension regarding the integrity of electoral processes in India, which is critical for maintaining public trust in democratic institutions.
Hundreds of AAP workers protested outside the office of the Delhi chief electoral officer (CEO) at Kashmere Gate on Wednesday, demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj said the party would ask the poll official about the deletion of lakhs of Delhi voters’ names from the electoral roll, demanding the deleted names be restored.
“We don’t have any personal rivalry with the government. We are fighting for the Constitution and democratic rights. We want to cooperate with police,” Bharadwaj said, while speaking during the protest outside the Delhi CEO’s office.
Police have booked five Samajwadi Party workers and some unidentified people for allegedly protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising slogans, burning his effigy and blocking a road here, officials said on Wednesday (October 7, 2026).
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