Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:10am on 02 Oct 2026,Friday India
Delhi Police tightened security around Jantar Mantar on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, after student groups and activists called for a protest seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and raising concerns over the Election Commission’s handling of electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Police denied permission for the proposed demonstration and imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS across New Delhi. Barricades and additional security personnel, including central forces, were deployed around the area. Roads and several Metro station entry and exit points were also restricted, with commuters advised to use alternative routes and follow police instructions.
