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Protests Against Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar Bring Detentions and Police Cases

Opposition leaders face repeated detentions and fresh police cases as demands for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation intensify, with another major protest planned for October 10.

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Key moments · 8

Delhi police detain 500 as Thackerays lead Mumbai march

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Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking Kumar's suspension

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CJP pledges October 10 protest despite arrest fears

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Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra detained outside Akashvani

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Five Left groups back October 10 Delhi protest

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Police detain Rahul Gandhi for second consecutive day

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Fresh FIRs allege police assault and vehicle vandalism

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CJP takes election chief protest to Bengaluru

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  3. Man Thrashed For Raising Pro-Modi Slogan At Opposition Protest In Delhi
    NDTV India
  4. Bengaluru CJP protest today: Prakash Raj, Dhruv Rathee to join ‘people’s tribunal’ in SIR protest | Key things to know
    Mint
  5. Dhruv Rathee to join CJP's Bengaluru protest today, Prakash Raj warns Singham-style
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53 articles

  1. Second day, second Opposition protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, detentions again
    Indian Express
  2. Anti-CEC protests: Oppn, police face off again; Rahul says won’t stop till Gyanesh quits
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  3. Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained over election chief protest
    Al Jazeera
  4. "Police Personnel Scratched Me" During Protest: Priyanka Gandhi
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  5. INDIA bloc plans bigger protest against Gyanesh Kumar today, more MPs to join
    India Today

61 articles

  1. Police had protest under control, then Gandhis walked into Akashvani
    Indian Express
  2. What Happened Near Poll Body Office? Inside Story Of Opposition March
    NDTV India
  3. Five Left groups back call for October 10 protest against CEC in Delhi
    The Hindu
  4. Indian opposition leaders detained during voter lists protest
    Al Jazeera
  5. Barricade stunt, 9-hour dharna and detentions: All that happened at oppn's CEC protest
    Times of India Top Stories

50 articles

  1. Form 6 not modified, only declaration added: Election Commission
    Times of India Top Stories
  2. ‘Fear of jail won’t work’:CJP says it will go ahead with October 10 protest
    The Hindu
  3. ‘If citizens being removed, what is purpose of SIR?’ Bombay High Court asks Election Commission
    Indian Express
  4. Haven't changed a comma, EC sources clarify after SC's Form 6 remark
    India Today
  5. Form 6 row: Rahul Gandhi targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar after Supreme Court clarification
    India News

22 articles

  1. SIR voter list: Form 6, 7, 8 or 9? Which form to use for Aadhaar, address change, name deletion
    Mint
  2. 500 detained in Delhi on Day 3 of protests seeking CEC’s exit; Thackerays lead Mumbai march
    The Hindu
  3. Supreme Court to hear pleas to suspend Gyanesh Kumar over unilateral decisions
    India Today
  4. Day 3, bigger showdown: CEC protest sparks clashes, detentions in Delhi
    Times of India Top Stories
  5. India election chief faces calls to resign from protesters, opposition
    South China Morning Post