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Opposition protests against election chief after detentions
Opposition leaders demand CEC resignation after Rahul Gandhi detained twice.
In brief
Opposition leaders demand CEC resignation after Rahul Gandhi detained twice. India's opposition alliance protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following detentions of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra. Originally reported by Dw.
Rahul Gandhi detained again
Rahul Gandhi was detained by Delhi police for a second time in two days on Wednesday evening.
Opposition plans third protest
India's opposition alliance plans to stage a protest in central Delhi on Thursday demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra detained
Rahul Gandhi and his sibling Priyanka Vadra were detained by Delhi police on Wednesday evening after opposition marchers were blocked.
Cockroach party protests
Cockroach Janta Party claims thousands of volunteers detained across states ahead of Delhi march on October 10.
Election commission controversy
Election Commission of India revised electoral rolls deleting over 130 million names since October 25, 2025.
Opposition claims misconduct
Opposition leaders claim Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is an agent of Modi government rigging elections.
Election commission response
Election Commission of India dismissed internal rift claims, stating differing views are normal part of deliberations.
Modi government response
Modi's government claims removed voters include dead voters and illegal infiltrators protecting democracy.
Protest demands
Opposition demands meetings with Election Commission, Indian President Droupadi Murmu, and CEC resignation.
Cockroach party quote
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said on X: 'Modi thinks he can silence dissent by putting people behind bars'.
“Modi thinks he can silence dissent by putting people behind bars”
Protest impact
Police detained over 200 opposition lawmakers during protests demanding CEC resignation.
In short
India's opposition alliance protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following detentions of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra.




