{
  "id": 13763902,
  "title": "Anti-CEC protests continue; journalists detained despite SC order, Rahul Gandhi announces march to Supreme Court as Delhi braces for fresh curbs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/anti-cec-protests-continue-journalists-detained-despite-sc-order",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T17:29:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-cec-protests-continue-journalists-detained-despite-sc-order-rahul-gandhi-announces-march-to-supreme-court-as-delhi-braces-for-fresh-curbs/article71572486.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 11, 2026, protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continued in Delhi, as youth organizations demanded his resignation. Despite a Supreme Court directive on October 10, around a dozen journalists were detained while covering the protest. The protests, marked by clashes with security forces, saw several activists injured and beaten. Rahul Gandhi announced a march to the Supreme Court on Monday, calling on supporters to join the demonstration. Despite relaxed security measures post-court hearing, the mood remained cautious, with low footfall in central Delhi areas, even as barricades remained.",
  "summary": "Demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continued in Delhi, with the epicenter of the protests shifting from Jantar Mantar to Connaught Place, according to The Hindu. The Times of India reported that saffron-clad groups carrying sticks were seen threatening demonstrators in central Delhi for a second consecutive day on Sunday. These groups allegedly confronted protesters in Connaught Place despite prohibitory orders being in force. The Hindu also noted that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has appealed to the INDIA bloc to join a march to the Supreme Court.\n\nDespite a Supreme Court order directing that peaceful and unarmed protesters should not be unlawfully detained, the Free Press Journal reported that Delhi Police continued detaining protesters around Connaught Place on Sunday, including Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader John Brittas. The journal noted that approximately 100 protesters were taken away in two buses as police moved to disperse groups. Live Mint reported that the Supreme Court has issued contempt notices regarding allegations that authorities violated an October 9 order concerning restrictions imposed during the protests, such as the closure of metro stations and the detention of demonstrators.\n\nThe Times of India reported that police arrested four men in connection with an alleged assault on DDU Marg on Saturday, an incident for which the Hindu Raksha Dal claimed responsibility. Regarding the protests, The Indian Express noted that BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra described the demonstrations as a failure and labeled Opposition leaders and civil society protesters as \"anarchists.\"",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Today News Headlines for School Assembly, October 12, 2026: SC directs centre to ensure transport facilities; rejects protester detentions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/today-news-headlines-for-school-assembly-october-12-2026-sc-directs",
        "published": "2026-10-11T12:09:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "HT Evening News Brief October 11: Detentions in Delhi despite SC order; Nana Patekar's autopsy reveals cause of death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ht-evening-news-brief-october-11-detentions-in-delhi-despite-sc-order",
        "published": "2026-10-11T12:37:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Delhi Protests: SC issues contempt notice over alleged October 9 order breach, illegal detention of protesters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/delhi-protests-sc-issues-contempt-notice-over-alleged-october-9-order",
        "published": "2026-10-11T13:33:33.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}