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Women's groups march to Delhi Police HQ over alleged sexual violence

Delhi, India · Oct 17, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 17.

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Summary in three lines

Why they are protesting
Demonstrators accused police personnel of sexual and gender-based violence against women and queer protesters during anti-CEC rallies.
What they want
Protesters demanded legal and disciplinary action against accused officers and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
What changed
Oct 17: Demonstrators marched to Delhi Police HQ and a delegation submitted demands to Additional DCP Jagdev Singh after a road blockade.
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What protesters want

  • Disciplinary and legal action against police personnel accused of sexual violence
  • Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Organised by: All India Democratic Women's Association, National Federation of Indian Women, All India Mahila Sanskritik Sangathan, All India Progressive Women's Association, All India Feminist Alliance, Collective

What authorities say

A delegation of feminist, queer, and women's groups met with Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Jagdev Singh after protesters blocked a road.3

The full story

On October 17, 2026, members of several women's and student organisations marched from near Gurudwara Bangla Sahib towards the Delhi Police headquarters in New Delhi. Demonstrators raised slogans and held placards demanding legal and disciplinary action against police personnel accused of sexually harassing and assaulting women, transgender, and non-binary protesters during anti-Election Commission demonstrations. Demonstrators also called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral irregularities. The protest was organized by groups including the All India Democratic Women's Association, National Federation of Indian Women, and All India Progressive Women's Association. After protesters blocked a road, a delegation of activists met with Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Jagdev Singh to submit their memorandum demanding accountability.

Timeline

  1. Protesters blocked a road and a delegation met Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Jagdev Singh to present their demands.3

  2. Women's groups marched from Gurudwara Bangla Sahib to Delhi Police headquarters over alleged sexual violence against protesters.123

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