Delhi: Several protesters detained during march to EC headquarters

What happened: Delhi Police detained several protesters attempting to march to the Election Commission headquarters demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over his handling of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Why it matters: The march was organized by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR and joined by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat and other groups, with police deployed in central Delhi ahead of the demonstration. Key numbers: Protest reported October 23, 2026.

Delhi Police detained several protesters attempting to march to the Election Commission headquarters demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over his handling of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

The march was organized by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR and joined by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat and other groups, with police deployed in central Delhi ahead of the demonstration. Key numbers: Protest reported October 23, 2026.