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10 October 2026 · election democracy

Delhi Electoral-Roll Protests Face Mass Detentions

On 10 October 2026, police deployed heavy security and detained protesters in New Delhi ahead of demonstrations against the electoral-roll revision. Campaigners questioned large-scale deletions of voters and demanded accountability. The Election Commission denied allegations that the revision was politically biased.

Delhi electoral-roll protest: user-authorized photograph of demonstrators and police; exact capture date and venue not independently established
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Sources and further reading

  1. Reuters — Delhi sealed off ahead of youth protest against election chief
  2. Reuters — Indian court extends custody of movement leaders, 19 October 2026

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