“A massive protest is currently taking place at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.”

On October 2, 2026, various groups, including student organizations and political entities, held protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The demonstrators were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns over the Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' (SIR) of voter lists. Multiple independent news outlets, including India Today, DW, and Reuters, reported that Delhi Police had denied permission for the gathering and subsequently detained several protesters, including members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The protests were part of a broader series of demonstrations occurring across India, including in cities like Mumbai and Chennai, organized by groups such as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and various student coalitions.