
In view of the proposed protest by student organizations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 2 demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Delhi Police has denied permission and put up barricades, while Delhi Metro has closed entry and exit at several stations.
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Student organizations and social activists have protested over the Election Commission's handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of voter lists, in which they alleged that 1.37 crore names have been removed.
Protest in Delhi demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner, many metro stations closed
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Student organizations have announced a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti. The protest is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
This demand is being made regarding the functioning of the Election Commission and the way it handles matters related to voter lists.
Delhi Police has not given permission to the march proposed by All India Students Association (AISA), Students Federation of India (SFI) and Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI). However, the organizations have planned to rally despite this.
The protest is taking place amid widespread protests by activists and student organizations over the way the Election Commission is handling the voter lists and the process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Delhi Police has not yet given permission for the proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar on October 2. Social workers and student organizations have called for this demonstration. Before the proposed demonstration, the police have also installed barricades on the roads leading to Jantar Mantar.
DCP of New Delhi wrote on social media platform
Metro gave this information
In view of the demonstration, entry and exit have been banned at many metro stations in Delhi. Delhi Metro has said that entry and exit at the following metro stations will remain closed till further orders.
Janpath
Patel Chowk
Central Secretariat
Rajeev Chowk
service pilgrimage
Mandi House
Lok Kalyan Marg
ina
Chavadi Bazaar
Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
New Delhi
Sharing this information on Twitter, Delhi Metro said, "Interchange facility will be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, New Delhi and Central Secretariat stations."
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Meanwhile, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Deepke has announced a jail bharo movement at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on October 2 at 4 pm.
Deepke had earlier said that Mumbai Police had refused permission for CJP's proposed demonstration against Gyanesh Kumar. After this he announced that the organization would start "Jail Bharo Andolan" on the day of Gandhi Jayanti.
However, Mumbai Police clarified that in view of the 2013 Bombay High Court order, it is not authorized to allow any gathering at Shivaji Park. Police also said that this area is a silence zone.
Aam Aadmi Party appealed to the people to join the protest
AAP MLA and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday appealed to the people to reach Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Friday. He said in a post on X, "Let's go to Jantar Mantar on October 2, 2026 at 10 am."
In a video message, Atishi said, "When India became independent in 1947, the most important right we got was the right to vote. We could decide whose government would be formed and choose our representatives. But today BJP is trying to snatch this right from us through Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. If the right to vote is in danger, it means that our democracy is in danger. Therefore, I appeal to all of you to reach Jantar Mantar tomorrow, October 2, at 10 am to protect your right to vote."
AAP MP Sanjay Singh also appealed to the people to join the protest. He alleged that 1.37 crore names have been removed from the voter lists in the name of SIR.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Delhi Police can take into custody the people protesting at Jantar Mantar.
Likely · Within days
The Election Commission may issue clarification on the SIR process.
Possible · Within weeks
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