top of page
All Posts
We, the People of India, Will Not Surrender
Saturday, 10th October marked Mahalaya— the day that heralds the approach of Durga Pujo, Bengal’s great autumn festival commemorating the invocation of Goddess Durga before her victory over the demon Mahishasura. I watched Delhi turn itself into a hunting ground for protestors. I left campus to stand in solidarity with those demanding the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The protests were called after irregularities, voter disenfranchisement, and more
Niharika Ghosh
Oct 12
At Jantar Mantar: Day 2, 11th October
10:00 a.m. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for a fresh protest on 10th October, continuing the movement demanding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Over 3,000 people were detained in the first day of the protest. Traffic restrictions continue to be placed by Delhi Poliec on 11th October, with diversions at around 30 key points in Delhi starting from 06:00 a.m. Certain intersections monitored include Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House,
News Staff
Oct 11
Inside Daulatpur Detention Centre: A Photo Essay
On Saturday, 10th October, thousands took to the streets to participate in a protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Protestors demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Mr. Gyanesh Kumar, were forcefully escorted in police vehicles to detention centres. This photo essay by Atharva Salve (UG'27) documents the day of protest as it unfolded. During my detention on the 10th of October in light of the protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation,
Atharva Salve
Oct 11
Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar To Continue After Detentions at Delhi Demonstration
On Saturday, 10th October, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for a protest demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Mr. Gyanesh Kumar, over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll. In Delhi, thousands took to the streets and were met with excessive police force. Journalists, protesters and bystanders alike were pushed into police vehicles and taken to detention centres. With the deployment of an estimated 23,000 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) of
Sana Sekhri
Oct 11
DMRC Closures and Traffic Disruptions Prompt Changes to Ashoka Shuttle Services
In an email to the student body sent on Friday, 9th October, 2026, Ashoka University’s Transport Department announced temporary changes in the timings of the shuttle services between Azadpur Metro Station and Ashoka University. The email specified that the shuttles would operate only until 09:00 p.m. on 9th and 10th October, following a notice issued by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Another email shortly after advised students that traffic congestion on NH-44 at th
The Iron Pillar Initiative in Global Learning (IGL) at Ashoka
On 22nd September 2026, students received an email invitation to attend the launch of the Iron Pillar Initiative in Global Learning (IGL). This is a new joint initiative, for which the inaugural ceremony took place on 28th September at Dr. Reddy’s Auditorium. To further on-campus experiences at Ashoka, IGL is introducing an intensive elective course, Global Investments, Geopolitics, and Leadership, as well as the Science Storytelling Lab. Core objectives include reinforcing A
Aanya Gupta
Oct 9
bottom of page