Opposition lawmakers and Rahul Gandhi detained during protest in India
Indian opposition politicians demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over the controversial updating of voter lists were detained by police.
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and numerous lawmakers were detained for the third time in two days during an unauthorized protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Background of the Protests
Opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following reports of internal disagreements within the commission during the voter list updating process.
Demonstration and Detentions in Delhi
During a rally that began after a lawmakers' lunch in central New Delhi on Wednesday, politicians carried posters featuring various slogans.
Security forces detained lawmakers, including Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Vadra, during the protest and removed them from the area in vehicles.
Ruling Party's Response
Following these developments, both the Election Commission and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, denied the accusations and allegations of irregularities.