Delhi Police detained several prominent opposition leaders during protests in the national capital on October 10, 2026, against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration adds to the political confrontation between opposition parties and the Election Commission.

S.I.R showdown: Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee & other Opposition leaders detained

Delhi is on high alert as security is tightened ahead of the CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Police have stepped up deployment across key locations in the national capital as CJP calls for a fresh demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The protest comes amid a wider political row over the election process and demands for accountability.


Delhi protests: Over 35,000 personnel deployed, internet curbs within 10-km radius

Right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained by Delhi Police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, over the alleged assault of Sanjay Kumar, the father of student activist Nishu Azad, during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. His detention came after a podcast clip went viral in which he appeared to boast about the attack.

Accused bragged on a podcast about cracking a protester's skull 

Delhi Police, along with the Rapid Action Force (RAF), detained protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar during a large demonstration against caste-based reservation. A significant number of people gathered at the protest site, with demonstrators raising concerns related to UGC and SC-ST reservation policies. Protesters said they were holding a peaceful demonstration before police and RAF personnel moved in and began detaining people.


 Delhi reservation protest: protest against caste-based reservation system in Delhi 

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a fresh attack on the Centre over India's education system, alleging that 152 exam paper leaks have taken place over the past decade without a single conviction. Gandhi called the system "rigged," claimed crores of students and their families have suffered, and demanded the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while urging accountability and reforms.

Sonam Wangchuk says the government has agreed to consider Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a fresh attack on the Centre over India's education system, alleging that 152 exam paper leaks have taken place over the past decade without a single conviction. Gandhi called the system "rigged," claimed crores of students and their families have suffered, and demanded the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while urging accountability and reforms.


India's education system is 'rigged': Rahul Gandhi's explosive claims

The Monsoon Session of Parliament began with repeated disruptions as Opposition parties protested over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, police action against students at Jantar Mantar, and the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned multiple times amid slogan shouting and protests, resulting in little legislative business on the opening day.

Parliament monsoon session opens amid Opposition uproar over NEET,Ram Temple row

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