{"id":1387,"date":"2026-10-14T06:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingarcade.net\/?p=1387"},"modified":"2026-10-14T06:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:36:16","slug":"jantar-mantar-protest-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingarcade.net\/bng\/jantar-mantar-protest-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Jantar Mantar Protest Continues After Delhi Police Change Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Jantar Mantar protest in New Delhi took a new turn this week. On October 12, Delhi Police announced that Jantar Mantar is no longer an official protest site. Even so, about 20 volunteers from the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) entered the site on October 13, and police detained them. (Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/10\/13\/police-detain-leaders-of-indias-cockroach-movement-at-new-delhi-protest\">Al Jazeera<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstoday.in\/india\/story\/delhi-police-denotifies-jantar-mantar-as-protest-site-designates-3-alternative-venues-560994-2026-10-12\">BusinessToday<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protesters want Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to resign. They allege problems in the revision of India\u2019s voter lists. However, the Election Commission and the BJP reject those claims. This report keeps confirmed facts apart from allegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jantar Mantar Protest: What Happened This Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Protests have run almost every day this month, Reuters reported. Opposition parties and CJP supporters have both joined them. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/10\/13\/police-detain-leaders-of-indias-cockroach-movement-at-new-delhi-protest\">Al Jazeera, citing Reuters<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On October 6, opposition MPs marched from Parliament toward the Election Commission office. Police stopped them and briefly detained Rahul Gandhi, AFP reported. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaittimes.com\/article\/51058\/world\/indian-opposition-leaders-briefly-detained-in-election-protest\/\">Kuwait Times, citing AFP<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next day, police stopped opposition MPs again as they headed to Jantar Mantar. PTI reported that police detained about 90 people, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Police released both leaders shortly after 8 pm. Priyanka Gandhi alleged that police treated MPs roughly. Police, however, had said earlier that nobody applied for permission for the march. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/rahul-priyanka-among-around-90-detained-during-protest-near-jantar-mantar\/3064890\/\">ThePrint, citing PTI<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, on October 10, police detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka at Delhi airport. They had flown in for a planned rally at Jantar Mantar. Police also detained hundreds of people near the site. Officials refused permission because of short notice and security concerns. In addition, police guidelines ask organizers to apply at least 10 days in advance. (Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniindia.com\/national\/protest-hundreds-detained\/209526\">UNI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outlookindia.com\/national\/cjp-names-ajinkya-shinde-to-lead-jantar-mantar-protest-after-dipke-two-others-detained\">Outlook<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delhi Police Denotifies Jantar Mantar as a Protest Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Delhi Police announced on October 12 that Jantar Mantar is no longer a designated protest venue. The order names three new venues: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi. Police will also issue detailed rules for these venues. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstoday.in\/india\/story\/delhi-police-denotifies-jantar-mantar-as-protest-site-designates-3-alternative-venues-560994-2026-10-12\">BusinessToday<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports say a committee set up by the Union Home Ministry recommended the change. Meanwhile, the CJP and Delhi Police were already in a standoff over permission for the rally. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbytesapp.com\/news\/india\/government-redirects-protest-venues-in-delhi\/story\">NewsBytes<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the announcement, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and Dipke criticized the decision. They say it restricts the right to dissent. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedailyjagran.com\/india\/news\/sign-of-extreme-panic-congress-slams-centre-over-jantar-mantar-removal-as-designated-protest-site-10332418\">The Daily Jagran<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detentions Continue at the Jantar Mantar Protest Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On Tuesday, October 13, about 20 CJP volunteers entered Jantar Mantar. A video posted by Dipke shows about a dozen of them jumping a gate and barricades. They waved the Indian flag and chanted slogans before police detained them. Leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das and Ajinkya Shinde were among the group. Afterward, Dipke wrote on X, \u201cYou cannot denotify the resistance.\u201d (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/10\/13\/police-detain-leaders-of-indias-cockroach-movement-at-new-delhi-protest\">Al Jazeera<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also on Tuesday, Human Rights Watch urged India to stop ill-treatment and arbitrary arrests of protesters. However, Delhi Police did not immediately respond to Reuters for comment. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/10\/13\/police-detain-leaders-of-indias-cockroach-movement-at-new-delhi-protest\">Al Jazeera<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawyers in Kerala also held a symbolic impeachment of Kumar on Tuesday. They asked the presiding officers of Parliament to consider a removal motion. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indialegallive.com\/constitutional-law-news\/courts-news\/kerala-lawyers-hold-symbolic-impeachment-of-cec-gyanesh-kumar-over-alleged-electoral-roll-irregularities\/\">India Legal<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Protesters Want the CEC to Resign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opposition parties and the CJP allege irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a nationwide update of voter lists. They claim the exercise removed eligible voters and favors the BJP. Still, these remain allegations, not proven facts. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/9\/25\/indias-cockroach-movement-demands-election-chiefs-resignation\">Al Jazeera<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The demand grew after The Indian Express reported on September 23 that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected on record at least 14 times in 10 months. However, Election Commission sources said all decisions, including SIR, had unanimous approval. Outlook noted that the report shows the objections took place, but it does not prove misconduct. (Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniindia.com\/national\/ec-internal-rift-sir\/189395\">UNI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outlookindia.com\/national\/why-two-election-commissioners-objected-to-sir-exercises-under-gyanesh-kumar\">Outlook<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court took up the issue on October 5. It refused to suspend Kumar as interim relief, but it issued notice on petitions about his SIR decisions. The Chief Justice also said the court had not approved any modified Form 6, the form new voters use to join the rolls. (Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniindia.com\/national\/eci-says-sir-had-unanimous-approval-cites-supreme-court-backing-amid-form-6-row\/203812\">UNI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/supreme-court-clarifies-it-did-not-approve-any-changes-to-form-6-used-in-sir\/\">All India Radio<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Election Commission and BJP Say<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Election Commission denies favoring any party. It also says voters deleted by mistake can enroll again. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/10\/13\/police-detain-leaders-of-indias-cockroach-movement-at-new-delhi-protest\">Al Jazeera<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kumar had not commented publicly on the protests as of October 6, AFP reported. Meanwhile, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said in September that no constitutional body in India works under dictatorial rule. (Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaittimes.com\/article\/51058\/world\/indian-opposition-leaders-briefly-detained-in-election-protest\/\">Kuwait Times, citing AFP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/9\/25\/indias-cockroach-movement-demands-election-chiefs-resignation\">Al Jazeera<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Parliament Could Remove a CEC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only Parliament can remove a CEC, and the process matches the one for a Supreme Court judge. Both Houses must pass a resolution by a special majority. Also, the ground must be \u201cproved misbehaviour or incapacity.\u201d (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/india\/opposition-parties-likely-to-bring-impeachment-motion-against-cec-sources\">The Tribune<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In April 2026, the Rajya Sabha Chairman and the Lok Sabha Speaker rejected an opposition notice to remove Kumar. Moreover, The Daily Jagran reports that the opposition lacks enough numbers in both Houses. (Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/rs-chairman-cp-radhakrishnan-and-ls-speaker-om-bilra-reject-impeachment-notice-of-motion-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar\">All India Radio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedailyjagran.com\/india\/news\/cjp-jantar-mantar-protest-cec-gyanesh-kumars-removal-could-be-toughest-battle-yet-cec-impeachment-process-explained-10332123\">The Daily Jagran<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens Next in the Jantar Mantar Protest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dipke says the campaign will go on, and opposition parties keep pressing for Kumar\u2019s removal. Next, two things are worth watching: the rules police issue for the three new venues and the Supreme Court\u2019s review of the petitions on Kumar\u2019s SIR decisions. This report covers verified developments up to Tuesday, October 13. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/10\/13\/police-detain-leaders-of-indias-cockroach-movement-at-new-delhi-protest\">Al Jazeera<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Readers with family or travel plans in Delhi should check local updates. For example, police reportedly closed the gates of 45 Metro stations on October 10. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/keralakaumudi.com\/en\/india\/general\/abhijeet-dipke-in-custody-1813281\">Kerala Kaumudi<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. Why are people protesting at Jantar Mantar?<\/strong><br>They want CEC Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged irregularities in the SIR of voter lists. The Election Commission and the BJP deny the allegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. Is Jantar Mantar still a protest site?<\/strong><br>Not officially. Delhi Police removed its designation on October 12 and named Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Who is Gyanesh Kumar?<\/strong><br>He is India\u2019s Chief Election Commissioner. He took charge in February 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. Can Parliament remove the Chief Election Commissioner?<\/strong><br>Yes. Both Houses must pass a resolution by a special majority. However, The Daily Jagran reports that the opposition lacks the numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. Are the \u201cvote theft\u201d allegations proven?<\/strong><br>No. They remain allegations. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court issued notice on October 5 on petitions about Kumar\u2019s SIR decisions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delhi Police removed Jantar Mantar from the list of official protest sites on October 12. 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