Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief
Police in New Delhi have detained opposition politicians and demonstrators during protests.
![Protesters react as they are detained by the police during a protest demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 2, 2026. [REUTERS/Adnan Abidi]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image-1790927900.jpg?resize=770%2C433&quality=80)
Police in New Delhi have detained opposition politicians and demonstrators during protests.
![Protesters react as they are detained by the police during a protest demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 2, 2026. [REUTERS/Adnan Abidi]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image-1790927900.jpg?resize=770%2C433&quality=80)







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