Students protest against SIR at Mumbai University, demand arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Students and activists in Mumbai protested against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters allege the revision process threatens voting rights and favors the ruling BJP party.
Why it matters
Public protests regarding electoral integrity are significant indicators of political tension and concerns over democratic processes in India.
Students protest against SIR at Mumbai University, demand arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar left Disha student organisation organised a protest outside the University of Mumbai, Kalina, demanding the scrapping of SIR and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/fa8dji/article71617013.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-23%20at%2016.07.20.jpeg Organised by the Disha Students’ Organisation and Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra (BSJAY), the demonstration also called for the repeal of the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners Mumbai Students, activists and working professionals staged a protest outside Mumbai University’s Kalina campus on Friday (October 23, 2026), demanding the complete withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and fresh elections based on previous voter lists.
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