SIR protest: 150 detained near Jantar Mantar on 2nd day

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What happened

Around 150 individuals were detained during protests at Jantar Mantar, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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  • Around 150 individuals were detained during protests at Jantar Mantar, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:14:49 UTC.

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