{
  "id": 13921603,
  "title": "In Delhi protests, an erosion of liberty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/in-delhi-protests-an-erosion-of-liberty",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:28:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/delhi-protests-erosion-of-liberty-police-gyanesh-kumar-10917924/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent turn of events in Delhi, protests have given rise to a troubling erosion of liberty. Opponents of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar have taken to the streets, with many leading figures being detained by the police. This situation has reignited discussions about the balance between the rights to peaceful assembly and the authority of the state to maintain order. The Constitution of India, like those of other democracies, outlines certain limits to such rights. However, the question remains whether these limits were adequately respected during the recent protests.",
  "summary": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Delhi braces for more protests against election chief amid crackdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/delhi-braces-for-more-protests-against-election-chief-amid-crackdown",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:55:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}