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Senior Supreme Court Advocate Shadan Farasat, who was dragged by Delhi Police during last week's protests, has described the situation in the national capital as an “undeclared de facto emergency.”

Speaking exclusively to Nidhi Razdan(@Nidhi) on DeKoder, Farasat questioned the Delhi Police crackdown on protesters, students, journalists and lawyers amid demonstrations against the Election Commission of India (ECI), Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR electoral roll revision.

Farasat said the Supreme Court is now facing a crucial test, arguing that general orders are no longer enough to protect citizens' constitutional rights. He warned of growing public distrust in the judiciary's willingness to hold the government accountable.

On the removal of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, Farasat questioned its constitutional validity, citing an earlier Supreme Court judgment and suggesting the decision could be challenged in court.

Recounting how police allegedly threw him into a moving bus, he also questioned the legal basis of detentions and accused Delhi Police of behaving like the “private army of the ruling party.”

Is Delhi witnessing an undeclared emergency? Is the right to peaceful protest under threat? And will the Supreme Court step in?

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Thousands take to Delhi's streets following Rahul Gandhi's call for a protest march against the Election Commission of India (ECI), Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

The massive opposition march towards the Supreme Court, contrasting it with the Delhi Police crackdown over the weekend, when journalists, students and protesters were allegedly beaten and detained.

The biggest question remains: Why were Supreme Court directions against unlawful detentions reportedly flouted? Is the right to peaceful protest under threat?

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#DelhiPolice #GyaneshKumar #SupremeCourt #DelhiProtest #ElectionCommission #SIR #JantarMantar #RightToProtest #ECI #Modi #RahulGandhi

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“The faith is in democracy. The faith is in constitutional rights.” Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) calls the Delhi opposition march a victory for the fight to protect voting rights, praising protesters who turned out despite police action over the weekend.

In this ground report, DeKoder also looks at what happens next as opposition MPs leave the protest site and Jantar Mantar is removed as a designated protest venue.
Where will the movement go from here?

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“Gyanesh Kumar's resignation is not enough.”

Independent journalist Prashant Pundir raises concerns about alleged voter disenfranchisement, claiming that 13 crore people have been deprived of their voting rights.

He calls for scrapping SIR, restoring deleted voters to the electoral rolls and reviewing how Election Commissioners are appointed, arguing that the issues go beyond one individual's resignation.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) workers staged a silent protest in Mumbai, covering their mouths with black bands and demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

Protesters accused the BJP-led central government of protecting the CEC and raised allegations of vote theft.

They also expressed solidarity with the demonstrations in Delhi, vowing to continue until their demands are addressed.

#ShivSenaUBT #MumbaiProtest #GyaneshKumar #ElectionCommission #VoteChori

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“Gyanesh Kumar will resign.
This government will fall.”

INDIA bloc leaders Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Gaurav Gogoi, Sachin Pilot and Mumtaz Patel speak out amid protests over alleged vote theft and demands for the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation.

They criticise police action, question the barricading of protesters and vow to continue the movement for electoral accountability.

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#GyaneshKumar #SupremeCourt #ElectionCommission #SIR #Opposition

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“Our last hope was the Supreme Court.”

Two elderly protesters express anger over alleged electoral irregularities, questioning the judiciary's response and demanding accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

One protester goes further, criticising senior Supreme Court judges and calling for their resignation.

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NCP (SP) leader Anish Gawande questions the integrity of India's elections and sets out three demands: CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, restoration of pre-SIR voter rolls and repeal of the 2023 law governing election commissioners.

He also criticises restrictions on protests at Jantar Mantar, warning that shifting demonstrators elsewhere will not silence them.

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Opposition leaders Iqra Choudhary, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, D. Raja, Mohammad Azharuddin and Akbaruddin Owaisi speak out amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

From demands for his resignation and investigation to questions about the Supreme Court's response, the leaders warn that the fight will continue.

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“I voted in 2014, 2019 and 2024.” A Hyderabad voter attending the Delhi protests says he has no political affiliation but is exercising his right to dissent.

He questions the Election Commission's SIR process, particularly the mapping of voters against older electoral rolls, and calls India's democratic challenges systemic. He also criticises reported restrictions on protests at Jantar Mantar.

#SIR #VoterRights #ElectionCommission #Hyderabad #JantarMantar

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AISA activist Anjali speaks to DeKoder during the opposition-led march in Delhi, explaining why student protesters continue returning to the streets despite repeated detentions and alleged police violence.

Questioning restrictions on demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, she calls for collective resistance, solidarity across political groups and the creation of new spaces for peaceful protest.

#AISA #JantarMantar #GyaneshKumar #RahulGandhi #DelhiProtest

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“You called us cockroaches. We'll show you the power of cockroaches.”

Two protesters at the Delhi demonstrations demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the SIR controversy. While one raises broader concerns about employment, education and healthcare, the other questions police action and vows to resist attempts to suppress protests.

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#GyaneshKumar #CockroachJantaParty #SIR #DelhiProtest #ElectionCommission

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Were as many as 15,000 protesters detained in Delhi during demonstrations demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation?

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka (@AshutoshRanka) claims that between 12,000 and 15,000 people were detained in Delhi, with another 10,000 to 15,000 detained elsewhere in India.

He contrasts those estimates with what he describes as an official figure of around 7,000.

Ranka accuses the Narendra Modi government of responding to peaceful protests with mass detentions and police force. He alleges that CJP members were singled out and beaten, pointing to visible injuries on a fellow protester, Shashank.

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🇺🇸 US Midterms 2026: Democrats Hold the Edge!

With the November midterm elections approaching, Democrats are projected to have a 90% chance of winning the House of Representatives and a 63% chance of winning the Senate, according to the latest figures.

Republicans stand at 10% in the House and 37% in the Senate.

Compared to two weeks ago, Democrats have gained one percentage point in the Senate forecast, while Republicans have gained one point in the House.

Can Democrats turn these projections into an election victory, or will Republicans stage a comeback?

Source: Global Online Data | As of October 12, 2026

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Protesters who travelled from Bihar to Delhi say they came in response to Rahul Gandhi's October 12 call to defend the Constitution.

Speaking to DeKoder, they demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal, raise allegations of vote theft and vow to continue protesting until their demands are addressed.

#RahulGandhi #Bihar #GyaneshKumar #DelhiProtest #Protest

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Mamata Banerjee, Tejashwi Yadav and DK Shivakumar raise concerns over voting rights and the state of Indian democracy amid opposition protests.

In sharp remarks, opposition leaders accuse the Election Commission of favouring the BJP, question alleged vote theft and call for fair elections, constitutional protections and justice for voters.

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#ECI #GyaneshKumar #MamataBanerjee #TejashwiYadav #DKShivakumar

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What happens when registering to vote is already difficult, and people then discover their names are missing from electoral rolls?
At the Delhi protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, a youth voter-registration activist questions alleged mass voter deletions and the complexity of Form 6.

He says his organisation has helped register five lakh voters and argues that repeated registration requirements risk discouraging young people from participating in democracy.

#VoterList #VoterDeletion #GyaneshKumar #ElectionCommission #VotingRight

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A West Bengal student leader affiliated with the NSUI speaks to DeKoder about the treatment of protesters, student participation in demonstrations and cooperation across political lines.

Asked about organisations including SFI, AISF and KYS, the leader discusses examples of student groups standing together in West Bengal and questions the handling of ongoing protests.

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Rahul Gandhi joins INDIA bloc leaders and supporters as they march towards the Supreme Court in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The October 12 demonstration, organised under the banner “Chalo Dilli – March for Democracy,” follows days of protests and police detentions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and allegations of vote theft.

Visuals show Rahul Gandhi amid a crowd of protesters as opposition parties take their demands to the streets. The INDIA bloc is also seeking Supreme Court intervention over alleged electoral irregularities and voter deletions.

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#RahulGandhi #GyaneshKumar #SupremeCourt #DelhiProtest

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AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj were among the opposition politicians detained by Delhi Police amid protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

As protesters gathered across Delhi, police detained political leaders, student activists and demonstrators.

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#AAP #GyaneshKumar #SupremeCourt #DelhiProtest #NSUI