Why were people protesting in Delhi?

Protesters were marching towards Jantar Mantar to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the functioning of the poll body.

What did the UN say about the detentions during the Delhi protest?

The UN said it was concerned by reports of mass detentions, including of demonstrators, protest leaders, civil society members, lawyers and journalists. It urged authorities to uphold peaceful assembly, exercise restraint and engage in meaningful dialogue.

How many people were detained while marching towards Jantar Mantar?

Delhi Police detained more than 4,000 people marching towards Jantar Mantar for the protest.

Delhi protests: UN 'concerned' over mass detentions, seeks immediate release of detainees

The United Nations expressed concerns over mass detentions in Delhi amid the ongoing anti-CEC protest.

Updated on: Oct 10, 2026, 20:29:16 IST

By Akanksha Verma

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The United Nations on Saturday expressed concerns over "mass detentions" in Delhi amid the ongoing anti-CEC protest. The international organisation called on the authorities to uphold the people's right to assemble peacefully.

Protesters being dispersed by Delhi Police amid CJP Protest at Connaught Place, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI)

The remarks came as Delhi Police detained over 4,000 people marching towards Jantar Mantar to hold a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the function of the poll body.

In a press release issued amid ongoing detentions in Delhi, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, said, “We are concerned by reports of mass detentions of demonstrators, protest leaders, members of civil society organisations, lawyers and journalists, before and during today’s large-scale demonstrations in Delhi.”

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The United Nations also urged the authorities to "exercise utmost restraint" in tackling the protesters. "We also urge the authorities to engage in meaningful dialogue to address the broadly held concerns expressed," it said.

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