SIR/CEC row: Are ‘vote chori’ protests a setback to the Hindutva project? | In Focus Podcast
This podcast episode explores the political implications of recent 'vote chori' protests in New Delhi against the Chief Election Commissioner. It questions whether these protests represent a significant challenge to the BJP's Hindutva project.
Why it matters
The protests reflect growing tensions regarding the integrity of democratic institutions and the resilience of current political ideologies in India.
SIR/CEC row: Are ‘vote chori’ protests a setback to the Hindutva project? | In Focus Podcast left NEW DELHI, 14/10/2026: Students protest march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: Sushil Kumar Verma / The Hindu SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/yiv197/article71584732.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/GYANESH%20PROTEST%20DELHI%20105.JPG SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA NEW DELHI, 14/10/2026: Students protest march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: Sushil Kumar Verma / The Hindu THGU7170964364 megaphone Ajay Gudavarthy weighs how protests test democracy, votes, and the Hindutva project amid Jantar Mantar clashes. f6ab9224-98b4-4a95-b0ef-29ad4046762e October 10th witnessed a massive display of state repression in the national capital. Brutal violence was unleashed against journalists, students, activists and citizens who wanted to protest at Jantar Mantar, seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. India’s Opposition parties have united over the demand that Gyanesh Kumar must go and the SIR must be annulled.
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