India opposition leaders briefly detained in election protest
- NEW DELHI: India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained by police on Tuesday (Oct 6) during a march protesting against the Election Commission, demanding its chief resign and alleging wrongdoing during a revision of voter rolls.
- An AFP reporter saw Gandhi, a leader of the Congress Party, standing on a police barricade and waving an Indian flag.
- Officers detained him briefly, along with other lawmakers, and then released them soon after.
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- NEW DELHI: India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained by police on Tuesday (Oct 6) during a march protesting against the Election Commission, demanding its chief resign and alleging wrongdoing during a revision of voter rolls.
- An AFP reporter saw Gandhi, a leader of the Congress Party, standing on a police barricade and waving an Indian flag.
- Officers detained him briefly, along with other lawmakers, and then released them soon after.
Sources: CNA