# Protesters in India allege Electoral Commission foul play as detentions are ruled illegal

https://mins.news/en/item/96275

- France 24, 2026-10-12 10:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/press-review/20261012-illegal-detentions-in-india-as-protesters-allege-foul-play-at-electoral-commission

> Widespread protests in India have been met with detentions that the country’s Supreme Court judged illegal. Protesters allege foul play at the Electoral Commission.

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