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Delhi Braces for October 10 Protest Over Voter List Revision
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News18•09-10-2026, 22:31
Delhi Braces for October 10 Protest Over Voter List Revision
- •Delhi is on high alert ahead of the October 10 protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, student groups, and opposition leaders over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists.
- •Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in the electoral roll revision process.
- •Delhi Police denied permission for the Jantar Mantar gathering, implementing restrictions across 57 Metro stations and deploying over 23,000 security personnel.
- •The Supreme Court raised concerns over sweeping transport restrictions, calling for Metro and train services to operate in a regulated manner rather than a complete shutdown.
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The Cockroach Janata Party, along with student groups and opposition leaders, is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
Delhi Police denied permission for the planned Jantar Mantar gathering citing public-order concerns, deployed over 23,000 security personnel, and implemented restrictions affecting 57 metro stations and rail services.
The Supreme Court raised concerns over the impact of sweeping transport restrictions, calling for metro and train services to operate in a regulated manner rather than facing a complete shutdown.
