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Rahul Gandhi detained at Jantar Mantar during day 2 of Opposition protest demanding CEC resignation

Reported by 7 outlets from 4 countries, in 1 language, between 7 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.

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Rahul Gandhi, Indian politician (1970-present)

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Rahul addressed INDIA bloc MPs at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan regarding the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He stated that the issue was deeper than Mr. Kumar and called for the termination of the current government. Rahul also asserted that Mr. Modi and Gyanesh Kumar are traitors, promising action against them.

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  1. Rahul Gandhi detained at Jantar Mantar during day 2 of Opposition protest demanding CEC resignation Headline of the event's most representative article · Scroll.in, 7 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: New Delhi, India. See on the map
  3. Reported by 7 outlets from 4 countries, in 1 language, between 7 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.25 articles · See all headlines
  4. People named in at least half of the headlines: Rahul Gandhi.

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  1. First article seen: “India detains opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during massive election protest”
  2. 1 new outlet, including “Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained during protest against election chief”
  3. 1 new outlet, including “And you thought Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka went to protest on a full stomach?”

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The HinduIndia· English

Modi, Gyanesh Kumar are traitors, we will take action against them: Rahul on CEC row

Rahul on CEC protest: ‘Every FIR is a medal for me’

CEC row | V.D. Satheesan: Why did Delhi Police stop us from protesting at Jantar Mantar?

Gyanesh Kumar has become an ‘instrument’ of Modi to win elections: Revanth Reddy

CEC row: Delhi Police detain Rahul, Mallikarjun Kharge, and several senior Opposition leaders

Rahul on CEC protest: ‘Every FIR is a medal for me’

Protests will continue until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns, says Rahul Gandhi

CEC row LIVE: Rahul Gandhi's 'They cannot stop our will' message after Jantar Mantar protest

Last-minute requests, cap on gathering: how Delhi Police decides on Jantar Mantar protests

Delhi HC to hear IYC plea today seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar

‘What is the urgency?’: Delhi HC defers IYC protest plea to Monday

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