# Opposition protests against election chief after detentions

> Opposition leaders demand CEC resignation after Rahul Gandhi detained twice.
- Title: Opposition protests against election chief after detentions
- Summary: Opposition leaders demand CEC resignation after Rahul Gandhi detained twice. India's opposition alliance protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh…
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- Topics: india, opposition, cecs, rahul gandhi, priyanka vadra, election commission, delhi police, protest, voter rolls, sir exercise, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

India's opposition alliance protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following detentions of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra.