The protesters began a 24-hour sit-in near Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
The city police on Thursday arrested students and youth activists who launched a 24-hour protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in defiance of a police ban.
Nine organisations, including Left-wing student and youth outfits and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), together formed a platform called Chennai’s Jantar Mantar 2.0. Under its banner, the protesters began a 24-hour sit-in near Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore at 4 p.m. on Thursday, seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The police subsequently arrested the protesters and detained them at the Greater Chennai Corporation’s community welfare hall in Nungambakkam.
Second day of protest
The arrested protesters continued their agitation through the night at the community welfare hall. On Friday morning, the police released them at the Rajarathinam Stadium, where they resumed the protest.
Communist Party of India State secretary Veerapandian and Aam Aadmi Party leader Vasigaran were among those who addressed the gathering.
Published - October 24, 2026 12:55 am IST