Student groups and civil society call for major protest at Jantar Mantar on 10 October

Student groups and civil society organisations have called for a major protest at Jantar Mantar on 10 October, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. All India Students' Association national president Neha Bora announced the protest during a press conference at the Press Club of India, holding a poster with the message 'Gyanesh, it's done, Bro!'.

Organizations Involved

The press conference featured representatives from multiple groups, including the Cockroach Janata Party, the All India Students' Association, the Students' Federation of India, the All India Students' Federation, and the Association of Students for Alternative Politics, which is the Aam Aadmi Party's student wing. Cockroach Janata Party co-convenor Saurav Das stated that they have formally informed the Delhi Police about the event, completed the required paperwork, and given an undertaking while requesting police cooperation to maintain law and order.

Demands And Context

Protest organizers stated that participants will not leave the streets until Gyanesh Kumar resigns. The mobilisation follows a previous movement at Jantar Mantar on 2 October, and speakers referenced a Supreme Court clarification regarding modifications to Election Commission Form 6. Organizers stated that people from across the country are expected to join the demonstration.

Context

Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is a designated site for public demonstrations and political protests in the capital. Student unions and civil society groups frequently use such public gatherings to voice opposition to government policies and administrative decisions.