Anti CEC protest erupts at Connaught Place

Demonstrators take part in a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Connaught Place, New Delhi, on 10 October 2026 — one of the most prominent public demonstrations against the poll body chief in recent months.

Delhi Police security personnel patrolled the Connaught Place area on 10 October 2026 as a precautionary measure ahead of a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Delhi Police security personnel detain a protester at Connaught Place, New Delhi, during a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on 10 October 2026.

Protesters continue to raise slogans even after being detained by police at Connaught Place during a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on 10 October 2026.

Demonstrators detained by Delhi Police at Connaught Place continued to chant slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on 10 October 2026, even as security personnel held them.

A single protester raises slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after being detained by Delhi Police at Connaught Place, New Delhi, on 10 October 2026.

A demonstrator is held by Delhi Police following detention at Connaught Place during the anti Gyanesh Kumar demonstration in New Delhi on 10 October 2026.

Delhi Police security personnel apprehend a marcher at Connaught Place during the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on 10 October 2026.

Security forces move in to detain a participant at the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Connaught Place, New Delhi, on 10 October 2026, as police maintained a heavy presence throughout the day.

Another protester is detained by Delhi Police at Connaught Place during the ongoing demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on 10 October 2026, as detentions mounted through the afternoon.

Delhi Police personnel enforce public order measures at Connaught Place, detaining demonstrators protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on 10 October 2026.

A demonstrator opposing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is detained by Delhi Police at Connaught Place, New Delhi, on 10 October 2026, amid growing public dissent against the Election Commission of India leadership.

Security personnel carry out successive detentions of protesters at Connaught Place during the demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on 10 October 2026.

Delhi Police tighten security and carry out further detentions at Connaught Place as the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continues on 10 October 2026.

Detentions reportedly mount as the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Connaught Place, New Delhi, intensifies on 10 October 2026, with Delhi Police continuing to act against demonstrators.

Officers from Delhi Police detain marchers at Connaught Place, New Delhi, on 10 October 2026, as the anti Gyanesh Kumar demonstration draws sustained security response from authorities.

Delhi Police detain a protester at Connaught Place on 10 October 2026, as the day long demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar draws a strong police response across New Delhi.

Security forces are deployed across the Connaught Place area in New Delhi on 10 October 2026 ahead of and during the demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

A security blanket is thrown over the Connaught Place area as Delhi Police personnel are stationed across key points in New Delhi ahead of the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on 10 October 2026.

As a preventive measure, Delhi Police personnel are deployed at Connaught Place in New Delhi on 10 October 2026 in anticipation of a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Delhi Police detain a participant as the demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar gathers pace at Connaught Place, New Delhi, on 10 October 2026.

Delhi Police carry out a clampdown on marchers opposing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Connaught Place, New Delhi, on 10 October 2026, detaining several participants.

Further detentions are carried out by Delhi Police near Connaught Place, New Delhi, as the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continues through the afternoon of 10 October 2026.

Delhi Police security personnel conduct patrols across the Connaught Place precinct in New Delhi on 10 October 2026, maintaining vigilance in anticipation of the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Delhi Police officers maintain a watchful presence at Connaught Place as crowds gathered to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on 10 October 2026.

Delhi Police security personnel stand guard at strategic points in the Connaught Place area, New Delhi, on 10 October 2026, as the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar unfolds nearby.

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