# Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained during protest over election chief

https://mins.news/en/item/90311

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-07 19:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/indian-opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-detained-over-election-chief-protest?traffic_source=rss

> Rahul Gandhi was detained for the third time in two days as opposition lawmakers and protesters marched in New Delhi, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign over a revision of voter lists. They allege the changes favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party; the election commission and government deny political motives.

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