Anti-CEC protests continue; journalists detained despite SC order, Rahul Gandhi announces march to Supreme Court as Delhi braces for fresh curbs

Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas and All India Students’ Association president Neha were among several protestors allegedly injured by security forces as they were being detained in the capital on Sunday (October 11, 2026), the second day of a protest called by youth organisations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Despite the Supreme Court’s directives on Saturday (October 10), around a dozen journalists were detained on Sunday (October 11) while covering the protest at different locations. There was no official announcement by Delhi Police on the total number of detentions on Sunday.

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Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, meanwhile, announced a march to the Supreme Court on Monday (October 12), calling the “youth, all opposition parties, civil society groups, all those who believe in democracy and stand by the Constitution of India,” to join the procession.

Security set to be tightened on October 12

The unprecedented security arrangements in the New Delhi area — imposed on October 10, and considerably relaxed after the top court’s hearing earlier in the day — are likely to be back on Monday (October 12) in the wake of Mr. Gandhi’s call. While mobile Internet was restored on Sunday (October 11), residents continued a cautious approach. Despite the festive season, footfall and business remained low in Connaught Place and the central Delhi area that was still interspersed with police barricades.