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Delhi protest: Stopped at police barricades, daily-wage workers lose day’s earnings

2026-10-17T09:11:43.000Z

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As Delhi turned into a fortress ahead of the protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, mostly only people with government ID cards were allowed to proceed towards Central Delhi

The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Sh. Gyanesh Kumar addressing at the release of Index Cards for bye-elections in under 72 hours on June 25, 2025 — Photo: Prime Minister's Office / Wikimedia Commons, GODL-India

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News desk: Elections
Published: 2026-10-17T09:11:43.000Z
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People: Gyanesh Kumar

Places: Delhi

Institutions: Election Commission

Topics: Election Commission, Protests, Law and order

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The Hindu · National — Delhi protest: Stopped at police barricades, daily-wage workers lose day’s earnings