“Losing faith in elections”: Ground zero at Jantar Mantar’s massive Oct 2 protest

By The Hindu

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Massive protests erupted across the national capital and nationwide on Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), with thousands taking to the streets demanding the immediate resignation and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Despite heavy police barricading, tear gas deployments, and prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), demonstrators and civil rights outfits converged at entry points to Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Protesters called for greater institutional accountability, a transparent and fair Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and raised serious concerns over waning public trust in the country's electoral process. Over 700 protesters, including prominent political leaders such as Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Manoj Jha, were detained by Delhi Police, RAF, and ITBP personnel. Watch our comprehensive ground report capturing the standoff, police action, and voices from the demonstration. Thank you for watching our

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