Delhi police files three FIRs after protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar step down
Delhi police lodged three FIRs following a protest at Jantar Mantar calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged voter roll issues.
On Friday, student groups, political parties and civil-society activists gathered at Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and mass voter deletions. The following day, Delhi police registered three separate FIRs related to the demonstration. No individual or organization was identified as an accused in the complaints. Authorities have not disclosed further details.
Why it matters
It underscores growing public scrutiny of India’s electoral roll process and potential challenges to the election commission’s credibility.
How this story developed
- Sep 23 Election Commission denies internal dissent, says all decisions were unanimous
- Sep 23 Congress senior filed a petition urging the Supreme Court to intervene and summon the Election Commission members.
- Sep 25 A Supreme Court petition seeking criminal prosecution of the chief election commissioner was filed.
- Sep 26 The Election Commission announced that Booth Level Officers will visit voters flagged in the SIR to collect supporting documents, with online hearings and additional help desks to be established.
- Sep 27 Opposition parties announced nationwide rallies and a parliamentary motion to force the CEC’s resignation following the removal of over 130 million voter names.
- Oct 2 The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition questioning the Election Commission’s decision‑making next week.
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