Oppn protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation to continue in Delhi after day 2 of detentions
Around 200 lawmakers faced police barricades during attempts to march to Jantar Mantar, including Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.
On Wednesday, the Opposition staged a second day of protests in Delhi to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Lawmakers, representing the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), marched from Janpath to Jantar Mantar, bringing central Delhi to a standstill. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed the protests were orchestrated by anti-national elements, while opposition leaders vowed to continue until Kumar steps down.
At least 200 INDIA bloc lawmakers were detained, with Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra leading the protest.
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