Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:36am on 10 Oct 2026,Saturday India
Delhi witnessed heightened security on October 10 as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), along with the All India Students’ Association (AISA), prepared to protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The demonstrators allege irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, raising concerns about electoral transparency and voter rights. Police imposed restrictions, deployed security personnel and monitored transport hubs, citing concerns over public order. Several Opposition parties were expected to support the demonstration. The Election Commission’s handling of voter-list revisions has intensified political tensions and protests nationwide. (PC: ANI)
