Anti-CEC protest: Tushar Gandhi detained on way to Mumbai protest at August Kranti Maidan
Social activist Tushar Gandhi and Feroze Mithiborewala were detained by Mumbai police while attempting to organize a protest at August Kranti Maidan. The demonstration was intended to support an anti-CEC protest occurring simultaneously in Delhi.
Why it matters
The detention highlights ongoing tensions regarding freedom of assembly and the government's management of political dissent in India.
Tushar Gandhi, social activist and great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, and activist Feroze Mithiborewala were detained by the Mumbai Police ahead of a protest at August Kranti Maidan in support of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in Delhi on Saturday (October 10, 2026), organisers said.
The police said permission had not been granted for the protest.
#Watch | "We will continue our protest despite detention. We appeal to everyone to reach August Kranti Maidan this afternoon," said social activist Tushar Gandhi, who were allegedly detained by the Mumbai Police ahead of a protest in support of the anti-CEC protest in Delhi. Video: Special arrangement
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in