Protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Over 500 protesters detained; AISA, Yogendra Yadav call for citizen's march again today
Over 500 protesters were detained in Delhi during a demonstration calling for the removal of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Activists and student groups have alleged police misconduct and assault against protesters during the event.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing tensions regarding the independence of India's electoral institutions and concerns over police conduct during civil protests.
”Delhi Police manhandled, assaulted & groped female students & journalists. Why? Not for demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, a tweet by the association read. “Just because Delhi Police treat women as objects to assault with impunity,” the tweet added.
Published - October 04, 2026 09:17 am IST
Live news / students / Election Commission of India / election / voting / Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
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