Over 700 protesters, including political leaders and student members from bodies like AISA, SFI, and NSUI, were detained by Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar and other locations during demonstrations on October 2, 2026. Organised by opposition parties and student outfits, the protests demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities and mass voter deletions in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.