Delhi Shuts Metro Stations and Internet Before Protest over Election Chief
Thousands of police, metro shutdowns and train cancellations were deployed as protesters sought Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over a voter list revision that removed 130 million names.
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, authorities sealed Central Delhi to block a youth protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list manipulation.
- Demonstrations were launched after the Indian Express reported that Kumar's deputies disagreed with him over a revision process that saw 130 million voter names removed from lists.
- To thwart protesters, authorities cancelled long-distance trains and shut 57 metro stations, while mobile internet services were suspended within a 4-kilometer radius of Jantar Mantar.
- Led by the "Cockroach Janta Party," the "Save Democracy" protest challenges what critics claim is a voter revision process favoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.
- These near-daily demonstrations pose a political challenge to Modi ahead of 2027 state elections, though the Election Commission and Bharatiya Janata Party have denied all allegations of misconduct.
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Delhi shuts metro stations and internet before protest over election chief
Central Delhi was sealed on Saturday (Oct 10) ahead of a youth protest demanding the resignation of India's chief election officer, with 57 metro stations shut, several long-distance trains cancelled, mobile internet suspended and markets closed.
Delhi Qila: 35,000-strong force likely up against 20,000 CJP protesters
Delhi Police has devised a detailed security plan for an upcoming protest against SIR and CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Key features include road blockades, preventive detentions, and restrictions on movement across the city. Approximately 35,000 security personnel will be deployed to manage the situation effectively. Metro services and certain markets will face disruptions during this period for public safety.
Delhi sealed off ahead of youth protest against Indian election chief
Central Delhi locked down as youth protest targets India election chief
Central Delhi was sealed on Saturday, with thousands of police and paramilitaries on patrol, metro stations shut, mobile internet suspended and markets closed to guard against a youth protest demanding India’s chief election officer quit. The protest, called by the “cockroach” youth movement, hopes to draw thousands of demonstrators who want Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to quit over a revision of voter lists that critics say favour…
‘Almost putting on lockdown’: Dhruv Rathee arrives in Delhi, questions security clampdown ahead of CJP protest
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee accused central government of putting Delhi under an ‘almost lock down’ ahead of CJP's planned protest on October 10, Saturday, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Police described restrictions as precautionary, citing public safety, crowd management.
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