# ‘Illegal detentions’ in India as protesters allege foul play at Electoral Commission

https://mins.news/en/video/96281

- France 24 English, 2026-10-12 10:51 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRmpLOQym0g

> 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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