Protest against the CEC Gyanesh Kumar near Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on October 3, 2026.
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Sushil Kumar Verma
“Around 150 protesters, including AISA national president Neha Bora, activist Yogendra Yadav and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan, were detained on Saturday (October 3, 2026) as they marched from Patel Chowk towards Jantar Mantar to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demand his resignation,” an official said.
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Meanwhile, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest at India Gate on Saturday (October 3, 2026),raised slogans seeking transparency and accountability in the functioning of the Election Commission and protection of citizens’ voting rights, the student organisation said in a statement.
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The protest comes amid a series of demonstrations in the national capital by political parties, student organisations and civil society groups seeking Mr. Kumar’s resignation over concerns related to the revision of electoral rolls.
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