AAP Leaders to Observe One-Day Hunger Strike on October 15, Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

AAP Announces Hunger Strike Against Chief Election Commissioner

The Aam Aadmi Party has announced a one-day hunger strike on October 15, 2026, as part of its ongoing protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The party said its leaders and workers from across Delhi would assemble at its headquarters to observe the fast. The demonstration is intended to intensify the party’s demand for Kumar’s resignation amid its criticism of the Election Commission and the electoral-roll revision process.

The announcement followed a meeting at the AAP headquarters on Monday, October 12, attended by party legislators, councillors and district-level office-bearers.

Gopal Rai Announces October 15 Protest

AAP leader Gopal Rai announced the hunger strike after the meeting, saying the party had discussed its strategy for continuing the agitation.

Rai said the party would continue its demonstrations and described the hunger strike as a symbolic protest. He also said AAP intended to conduct its agitation in what he called the Gandhian tradition of peaceful protest.

The party has maintained that its campaign will continue until its demand for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation is addressed.

Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj Attend Strategy Meeting

The meeting was attended by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj, and former minister and MLA Gopal Rai. Former minister Imran Hussain also addressed the gathering.

MLAs, councillors and district-level representatives participated in discussions on how to continue the party’s protests in the national capital.

The decision to organise the October 15 hunger strike was part of the strategy discussed at the meeting.

AAP Leaders Detained During March Towards Jantar Mantar

Following the meeting, AAP leaders and workers marched towards Jantar Mantar. Police stopped the group near Janpath, and clashes reportedly broke out between police personnel and party workers.

Those detained included Sanjay Singh, Saurabh Bharadwaj, several MLAs, councillors and other party members. They were subsequently released, according to the report.

The incident came amid restrictions surrounding protests in central Delhi and the party’s continuing campaign against the Election Commission.

Why Is AAP Demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation?

AAP’s protest is part of a wider Opposition campaign concerning the Election Commission and alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revision.

The party has criticised the conduct of the electoral process and has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition parties have also raised concerns about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

These remain political allegations and demands made by the Opposition. The Election Commission’s procedures and the claims surrounding them should be assessed separately from the party’s political statements.

What Happens on October 15?

According to AAP’s announcement, leaders and workers from across Delhi will assemble at the party headquarters for the one-day hunger strike.

The programme is intended to demonstrate continued opposition to the Chief Election Commissioner and maintain pressure on the Election Commission over the party’s concerns.

Further details about the protest may depend on the party’s subsequent announcements and any applicable police or public-order restrictions.

Key Takeaways

• AAP has announced a one-day hunger strike for October 15, 2026.

• The party is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

• Leaders and workers from across Delhi are expected to gather at the AAP headquarters.

• Gopal Rai announced the protest after a strategy meeting on October 12.

• Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj attended the meeting alongside other party representatives.

• AAP leaders and workers were detained and later released after a march towards Jantar Mantar.

• The protest forms part of the wider Opposition debate over the Election Commission and electoral-roll revision.