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700 detained as AAP, student groups stopped from reaching Jantar Mantar

Hundreds of opposition activists protested in central Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Police detained approximately 700 protesters, including members from various youth organizations and political parties. Internet services were suspended in the area, and major metro stations were closed for security. Protesters accused the Election Commission of irregularities in the electoral roll revision process and mass deletions.

2 Oct 2026 11:10 pm