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Hundreds Detained at Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi
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Hundreds of protesters were detained in and around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on October 3, 2026, as they gathered to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The Delhi police cited the lack of permission for protests at the site and prohibitory orders for the detentions. All those detained were released later in the day. The protest was announced by opposition parties and student groups, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.