Young demonstrators march from Gurudwara Bangla Sahib to Jantar Mantar as tensions rise over demands for accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Students and youth activists marched from Gurudwara Bangla Sahib towards Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10, 2026, amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

The march took place as demonstrations gathered momentum in the national capital, with protesters raising concerns about the Election Commission’s functioning and demanding greater accountability from its leadership.

Protest Focuses on CEC Accountability

The demonstration was linked to demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters have raised allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and called for greater transparency in the electoral process.

These allegations remain contested, and the march reflects the protesters’ demands rather than an established finding of wrongdoing.

Jantar Mantar Becomes a Key Rallying Point

Jantar Mantar, a prominent site for political demonstrations in Delhi, remained the focal point of the planned protest.

The march from Gurudwara Bangla Sahib highlighted the participation of students and young activists in the campaign. Their presence added a youth-led dimension to the wider debate over electoral transparency and institutional accountability.

Security Measures Amid Demonstrations

The march took place amid heightened security in the capital, with Delhi Police reportedly taking preventive measures ahead of the planned gathering. Questions surrounding permission for the protest and the detention of several activists had already drawn attention to the authorities’ handling of the demonstrations.

The developments have renewed debate over the balance between maintaining public order and protecting the right to peaceful assembly.