Anti-CEC protests continue; journalists detained despite SC order, Rahul Gandhi announces march to Supreme Court as Delhi braces for fresh curbs
Tensions escalated as journalists were detained during anti-CEC protests in Delhi, prompting Rahul Gandhi to call for a march to the Supreme Court. While police deny allegations of excessive force, protesters and opposition leaders continue to challenge the government's handling of the demonstrations.
Why it matters
The detention of journalists and the involvement of high-level opposition leaders signal a deepening constitutional and political crisis.
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas and All India Students’ Association president Neha were among several protestors allegedly injured by security forces as they were being detained in the capital on Sunday (October 11, 2026), the second day of a protest called by youth organisations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar .
Despite the Supreme Court’s directives on Saturday (October 10), around a dozen journalists were detained on Sunday (October 11) while covering the protest at different locations. There was no official announcement by Delhi Police on the total number of detentions on Sunday.
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