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Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief

Al Jazeera Friday 02 October 2026, 07:59 UTC 1 min read
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Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief NewsFeed Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief Police in New Delhi have detained opposition politicians and demonstrators during protests demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner. Thousands of police have been mobilised and blocked off roads as crowds gather in the capital. Published On 2 Oct 2026

Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief NewsFeed Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief Police in New Delhi have detained opposition politicians and demonstrators during protests demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner. Thousands of police have been mobilised and blocked off roads as crowds gather in the capital. Published On 2 Oct 2026
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