Rahul Gandhi, Indian opposition lawmakers detained over election chief protest for second day
- On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the Delhi Police registered FIRs against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra following an INDIA bloc protest in central New Delhi.
- Demonstrators gathered in New Delhi to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging the electoral roll revision process lacked transparency and necessary safeguards.
- Police detained 91 individuals, including Gandhi and Vadra, during the confrontation. Constable Ankit Kasana alleged protesters "surrounded him" and tore his uniform, while officers alleged protesters damaged a police vehicle.
- Authorities reinforced central Delhi with barricades on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in anticipation of another planned INDIA bloc demonstration, vowing to detain those violating the law.
- A senior police official remarked that organisations now engage in a "competition" to stage dramatic protests, aiming to attract attention by damaging public property during demonstrations.
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Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained during protest against
India's opposition Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, center, and his sister, fellow lawmaker Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, jostle with police during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin)
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