Many detained near Shivaji Park as Mumbai Police prevent protest against CEC
Mumbai Police detained several protesters near Shivaji Park who were demonstrating against the Chief Election Commissioner. Protesters alleged that police used excessive force and prevented peaceful assembly, citing concerns over the state of Indian democracy.
Why it matters
The event underscores growing civil unrest and public scrutiny regarding the independence of India's electoral institutions.
The Mumbai Police on Sunday (October 11, 2026) detained several people gathered near Shivaji Park in Dadar to participate in a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The agitators alleged they were prevented from reaching the protest site despite assembling peacefully.
The protesters claimed police personnel had been deployed at multiple entry points around Shivaji Park and that several people were detained even before they could join the demonstration. Some alleged that people who were merely standing or walking in the area were also taken into custody.
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