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Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge of the Congress party criticized the Narendra Modi government
On October 10, 2026, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge of the Congress party criticized the Narendra Modi government for detaining protesters demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar and a halt to the special intensive revision. K.C. Venugopal, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Jairam Ramesh alleged the regime suppressed democracy, closed 57 Metro stations, and deprived 14 crore Indians of voting rights.
Police detain 3 Cockroach Janta Party members on Air India flight to Delhi
Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained by police on an Air India plane from Mumbai to Delhi. Their parents, Anita Dipke and Bhagwanrao Dipke, criticized the action during a planned protest at Jantar Mantar against Gyanesh Kumar. Police denied permission for the protest over alleged voter registration irregularities.
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi named in 25 FIRs over Delhi SIR protests
The Delhi Police registered 25 FIRs regarding Special Intensive Revision (SIR) protests in the national capital since October 2, 2026. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were named for alleged vandalism, assaults, obstruction of government work, and violating Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Protests followed reports that Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected to electoral roll decisions.
JNU PhD student Neha Bora to join Cockroach Janta Party over CEC resignation demand
Neha Bora, a 29-year-old Jawaharlal Nehru University PhD student and All India Students' Association president, will join the Cockroach Janta Party on October 10 at Jantar Mantar. They seek the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll manipulation. Bora previously joined Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike against education reforms and faced police complaints from the BJP.
INDIA bloc to march from Parliament House as Rahul Gandhi demands Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
On Day 4 of protests against alleged "vote chori", INDIA bloc leaders will march from Parliament House to Rashtrapati Bhavan. Rahul Gandhi demands Gyanesh Kumar resign over alleged Special Intensive Revision irregularities. President Droupadi Murmu granted an 8 pm appointment. KC Venugopal informed floor leaders, while Akhilesh Yadav's MPs join despite his absence. Shiv Sena will not participate.
Gandhi, Kharge and Banerjee stage satyagraha against alleged “vote chori” in Delhi
On October 8, 2026, INDIA leaders protested in Delhi against alleged “vote chori,” demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Mamata Banerjee staged a satyagraha at Rajghat. Gandhi accused Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Mohan Bhagwat of hijacking the country. The bloc plans to march toward Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 9.
Delhi government shuts liquor shops as Union Home Ministry deploys 23,000 personnel
The Delhi government's Excise Department ordered a complete two-day shutdown of liquor shops on October 9 and 10 due to the "prevailing situation" and Delhi Police inputs. This follows protests by the Cockroach Janta Party demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities. The Union Home Ministry deployed 221 CAPF companies and 23,000 personnel between October 8 and 12.
Mamata Banerjee to join Cockroach Janta Party protest demanding removal of Chief Election Commissioner
On October 8, 2026, former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced she may join a Cockroach Janta Party protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on October 10 to demand removing Gyanesh Kumar as Chief Election Commissioner. She also plans to approach the President of India regarding vote theft and join an Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance march on October 9.
A. Revanth Reddy addressed the media at Rajghat on October 08, 2026
A. Revanth Reddy addressed the media at Rajghat on October 08, 2026, demanding Narendra Modi ask the Chief Election Commissioner to step down. Participating in the INDIA bloc’s ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ protest with Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and K.C. Venugopal, he alleged the Election Commission of India deleted over 13 crore names during a Special Intensive Revision.
Thirumavalavan urges INDIA bloc protest to become people's movement against electronic voting machines
Thol. Thirumavalavan, leader of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), stated on October 8, 2026, that the INDIA bloc’s protest in New Delhi should become a people's movement against electronic voting machines. On October 7, over 100 MPs and leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra protested despite police action. Thirumavalavan alleged issues with Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and the Chief Election Commissioner.
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigns as Punjab Congress chief to Rahul Gandhi
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigned as Punjab Congress chief on October 2, 2026, handing his resignation to Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. He was succeeded by Pargat Singh. During street protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, police detained Rahul Gandhi near the Shangri-La hotel. Warring, Udai Bhanu Chib, and Deepender Singh Hooda were also present during these events.
Delhi Police register 3 FIRs against Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi for alleged assault
On October 8, 2026, a man was allegedly assaulted by Congress workers during a Day 3 protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari shared video of the man being hit while chanting pro-Narendra Modi slogans. Delhi Police registered three FIRs involving Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for alleged assault and obstruction.
