Delhi Electoral Roll Protests
Hundreds Detained at Delhi Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner Over Electoral Rolls
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Hundreds of protesters were detained at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Friday as they demonstrated against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls Times of India. Nearly 1,000 people—including political leaders, students, and activists—were taken into custody after Delhi police cited lack of permission and prohibitory orders Daijiworld. The police did not use force but shut down 12 metro stations and cut mobile internet to prevent the gathering from swelling Times of India.
47 Lakh Delhi Voters Deleted in Electoral Roll Revision
The protest erupted over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls. In Delhi alone, over 47 lakh (4.7 million) names were deleted during the exercise Times of India. An additional 33 lakh (3.3 million) people received notices demanding they explain 'logical discrepancies' in their records Times of India. Opposition parties and student groups argue the deletions unfairly strip eligible voters of their right to vote.
Mass Detentions and Heavy Police Deployment Seal Off Delhi
Delhi police deployed over 4,000 personnel to lock down the protest area. Entry and exit at 12 metro stations were suspended to prevent crowds from gathering Times of India. Mobile internet was cut across parts of the capital. Police cited Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), a law restricting public assemblies, as the legal basis for the detentions Daijiworld.
Cockroach Janta Party Threatens Bigger Protest on October 10
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke announced another protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign Timeline Daily. CJP held a parallel rally at Mumbai's Shivaji Park, where thousands demanded the CEC's removal. Dipke warned that 'cockroaches from across India will march to Delhi' if Gyanesh Kumar stays in office Timeline Daily.
Opposition Parties Unite Against Electoral Roll Changes
The detentions drew response from major opposition figures. Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was detained at Fatehpur Beri police station Daijiworld. AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj was also taken into custody. Student leader and AISA president Neha Bora called on supporters to return: 'Do not be intimidated. Do not be silenced. Our peaceful protest continues' Daijiworld. The rally unified AAP, RJD, CPI(M), and student groups against what they call 'vote theft' by the Election Commission.
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