Protests occurred in Delhi on November 1, 2026, while Gyanesh Kumar serves as Chief Election Commissioner.

The entities involved

• Gyanesh Kumar →

  26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)

  • Opposition accuses the Election Commission of bias toward the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.17:44
  • Gandhi accused Amit Shah and PM Modi of conspiracy and destroying India's vote, while also attacking CEC Gyanesh Kumar over poll body dissent.15:20
• election commission →

  body which oversees elections

  • YSRCP demanded surveillance from the State Election Commission in Andhra Pradesh.17:59
  • Akhilesh Yadav and Mallikarjun Kharge challenged the Election Commission's decisions regarding electoral rolls.15:40
• Delhi →

  megacity and union territory of India

  • Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi recorded high retail sugar prices on November 4, 2026.12:56
  • Delhi leaders are accused of controlling the Punjab government, while Gandhi challenges Modi's anti-national allegations amid a drug menace crisis.12:22

Related events

• A state government has sought legal action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Oct 12
• Elaine Pearson criticized the voter roll revision in India as political dissent continues against Modi's government.Sun 07:53
• Gyanesh Kumar serves as CEC as voter roll revisions affect Indian elections, prompting commentary on fairness.Sun 07:52
• CPJ reported journalists were detained during protests, prompting Amnesty International to call for an investigation into abuses related to the ECI's work.Oct 25
• A protest was held in Delhi targeting the election chief Gyanesh Kumar over alleged benefits to the Bharatiya Janata Party.Oct 10