Morning Digest: Protests continue against SIR, CEC; Govt says PLA’s patrolling behaviour keeps LAC disturbed, and more
Protests are ongoing in New Delhi against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the Chief Election Commissioner. Meanwhile, the Indian government has stated that the Line of Actual Control remains disturbed due to the patrolling behavior of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
Why it matters
These reports highlight significant domestic political unrest and ongoing geopolitical tensions on India's border.
Morning Digest: Protests continue against SIR, CEC; Govt says PLA’s patrolling behaviour keeps LAC disturbed, and more left Security personnel detain an activist during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in New Delhi, October 23, 2026. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hfb6nm/article71618907.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_23_2026_000207A.jpg Ravi Choudhary New Delhi: Security personnel detain an activist during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
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