India News: Delhi Protesters Turn up Heat on Election Chief
Police said 3,000 to 4,000 people were expected at the protest, prompting security curbs and closures at 11 metro stations.
- On Friday, October 2, 2026, Delhi Police denied permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision and electoral roll handling.
- Activists and political leaders, including AISA, Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, and Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan, organized the demonstration to demand Kumar's resignation and freeze the ongoing SIR.
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed entry and exit at 11 metro stations "till further notice" to manage crowds, while Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories warning of restricted movement near Jantar Mantar.
- Anticipating around 3,000 protesters, authorities deployed a Riot Control Vehicle at Jantar Mantar and enforced prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS to maintain public order.
- Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged the Election Commission's appointment process lacks constitutional basis, while CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke demanded elections use 2025 electoral rolls and an independent body select a new CEC.
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CJP Protest LIVE Updates: Protests For CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation In Delhi, Mumbai And Other Cities
CJP Protest LIVE Updates: Traffic curbs have been announced in parts of central Delhi amid a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Election Commission's handling of electoral rolls and SIR.
Jantar Mantar Protest: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory; key routes to face restrictions on Oct 2
Security has been tightened across New Delhi district, while Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory warning of traffic restrictions and regulated movement around Jantar Mantar and adjoining areas.
Section 163 BNSS in force in New Delhi ahead of CJP protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
In light of the Cockroach Janta Party's protests scheduled for October 2, the Delhi Traffic Police is releasing a traffic advisory. Areas around Jantar Mantar will see strict restrictions to safeguard public order. Major intersections like Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, and Tolstoy Marg will face diversions, urging commuters to rethink their routes due to projected delays. Be aware that unauthorized protests may lead to legal action based on rece…
Delhi Traffic Advisory Today, October 2: Traffic Restrictions Near Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place Over Proposed Protest | 📰 LatestLY
Commuters travelling through central Delhi on Friday may face traffic restrictions and diversions around Jantar Mantar and adjoining areas amid security arrangements for a proposed protest. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes wherever possible. 📰 Delhi Traffic Advisory Today, October 2: Traffic Restrictions Near Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place Over Proposed Protest.
CJP 2.0 protest threat: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory
NEW DELHI: Commuters travelling through central Delhi on October 2, 2026, are likely to encounter traffic restrictions and diversions around Jantar Mantar and nearby areas, with the Delhi Traffic Police advising motorists to avoid affected stretches wherever possible. The advisory has been issued owing to the proposed protest threat by Cockroach Janata Party against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and SIR According to the traffic advisory, regulated movement …
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