India News: Four Former Chief Ministers Among Thousands Detained During Delhi Protest
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Four Former Chief Ministers Among Thousands Detained During Delhi Protest
New Delhi, October 10, 2026: More than 3,000 people were reportedly detained by Delhi Police during a major protest in the national capital, with four former chief ministers among those held, according to media reports.
The protest was organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of irregularities in electoral rolls and voter registration.
The former chief ministers named in reports were Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar. Several opposition leaders, activists and other public figures were also reportedly detained as police prevented demonstrators from reaching Jantar Mantar.
The detentions prompted criticism from opposition leaders, while police action and restrictions around the protest became a major point of political debate.
The allegations concerning electoral rolls remain central to the controversy. Further details about the legal status of those detained and subsequent developments are awaited.
