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AAP Delhi Chief Saurabh Bharadwaj Detained at Jantar Mantar as Anti-EC Protest Defies Police Curbs

AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained with several party workers after urging supporters to join a protest against the Election Commission.

  • On Friday, Delhi AAP President Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained by police while protesting against the Election Commission at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
  • Earlier, Bharadwaj claimed police surrounded his residence and closed nearby metro stations, urging supporters to reach the venue via AIIMS using autos or walking.
  • Bharadwaj criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating "Modi ji's life is inside the Election Commission!" and framed the demonstration as a necessary fight for democracy.
  • Following his detention, Bharadwaj told protesters not to fear police "lathis" and announced Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would soon join the demonstration.
  • The protest continues at Jantar Mantar with Bharadwaj asserting the movement remains committed to constitutional and peaceful methods despite police actions and worker detentions.
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The Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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