India: Police Stop Student Protesters Demanding Election Chief’s Resignation in New Delhi.
Oct 15, 2026
New Delhi, India - October 14, 2026 Around 100 student and youth activists marched toward Jantar Mantar from Ferozeshah Road in New Delhi, India, on October 14, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the restoration of the protest site as an authorized venue for demonstrations. Footage showed protesters chanting slogans and pushing toward police barricades before officers stopped their advance. Demonstrators chanted “Reclaim Jantar Mantar” and said their protest would continue, with more participants expected to join. The protest followed the removal of Jantar Mantar from Delhi’s list of designated demonstration sites. Authorities identified three alternative grounds for organizing public protests. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “Clip Lions via Spectee”. Video Location: Ferozeshah Road, near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, Delhi, India Video Recording Date/Time: October 14, 2026, about 09:02h
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