Congress held protests across the country as the Opposition stepped up demands over alleged dissent within poll panel; Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi was also detained
A Youth Congress protester wears a mask of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and poses with chained hands during a protest march from 5 Raisina Road to Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi on September 25, 2026.
The Congress party held protests across the country as the Opposition steps up its demand over Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. At Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, several protesters were detained during an agitation by AISA seeking Mr. Kumar’s arrest. A senior police officer said the protesters had not sought permission for the demonstration.
Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke threatened to launch a “Jantar Mantar 2.0” and nationwide agitation on October 2 if the CEC removal demand was not met. He also urged opposition parties to stop participating in elections if they believe the electoral process is being rigged, saying their continued participation only legitimises such polls and creates an “illusion” that they are free and fair.
