Jantar Mantar protest LIVE UPDATES: Delhi Police impose section 163 as students gather for demonstration; 11 metro stations shut
The demonstration has been called by the All India Students’ Association (AISA), Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and lawyer Prashant Bhushan.
Oct 2, 2026 11:27 AM
Security heightened, several protesters detained in Jantar Mantar
Oct 2, 2026 10:51 AM
Heavy security deployed outside Jantar Mantar
Ahead of today’s protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, the Delhi Police has imposed restrictions across the New Delhi district under Section 163 of the BNSS.
The restrictions have been introduced citing public safety, maintaining law and order and ensuring smooth traffic movement.
Under the order, unauthorised gatherings, public speeches, slogan shouting, processions, demonstrations and dharnas are not allowed.
Police have asked people to follow the restrictions and cooperate with the authorities. Those violating the order could face legal action.
Oct 2, 2026 10:38 AM
11 metro stations shut in Delhi
The closed metro stations are:
Janpath
Patel Chowk
Central Secretariat
Rajiv Chowk
Seva Teerth
Mandi House
Lok Kalyan Marg
INA
Chawri Bazar
Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
New Delhi
PTC News Desk: The Delhi Police has refused permission for a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 2 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Security has also been increased across New Delhi, with Central Armed Police Forces deployed in the area.
Police estimate that around 3,000 to 4,000 people could attend the protest. The demonstration has been called by the All India Students’ Association (AISA), Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and lawyer Prashant Bhushan. They are seeking Kumar’s impeachment over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and elections.
Senior AAP leaders, Indian Youth Congress members and others are also expected to join the protest.
Barricades have been placed around Jantar Mantar and additional security personnel have been deployed at entry and exit points and other sensitive locations to control crowds.
The police decision came a day after activists and student leaders announced plans to gather at Jantar Mantar at 11 am on October 2.
Protest call in Mumbai
Meanwhile, Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, has announced a parallel "Jail Bharo Andolan" at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on October 2 at 4 pm.Dipke had earlier said that Mumbai Police denied permission for CJP's proposed October 2 protest against Kumar. Following this, he announced that the movement would launch the "Jail Bharo Andolan" on Gandhi Jayanti.
Mumbai Police, however, clarified that it was "not empowered to grant permission" for a gathering at Shivaji Park in view of a 2013 Bombay High Court order, and said the area is a "silence zone".
The police said applicant Ajinkya Shinde had been advised to look for an alternative venue in Mumbai and seek permission, which would be considered appropriately.The CJP had originally planned to launch a nationwide protest from Mumbai on October 2 if Gyanesh Kumar did not resign as CEC.On September 25, Dipke had said, "If Gyanesh Kumar does not resign by tomorrow, CJP will begin its nationwide protest from Mumbai on 2 October, and take it to cities across India. This Gandhi Jayanti, let's pledge to save democracy."