- Gyanesh Kumar protests escalate with detentions and Supreme Court orders
- Police restricted a protest near Parliament in Delhi demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, leading to metro station closures.
John Brittas was detained during a protest in Delhi where demonstrators demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
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Updated Oct 15
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What happened
John Brittas was detained during a protest in Delhi where demonstrators demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.SC directed government to explain orders; Brittas reported being attacked by security personnel.1 source
Brittas detained in Delhi protest; Shah's ministry criticized for police brutality.1 source
John Brittas was detained during the protests demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.1 source
SC issued orders regarding protests in New Delhi and addressed illegal detentions of protesters.1 source
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The entities involved
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John Brittas
Indian journalist (born 1966)
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Gyanesh Kumar
26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)
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Delhi
megacity and union territory of India
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- Anti-CEC protests continue in Delhi, while the Indian diaspora stages demonstrations in London demanding resignation.