Indian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chief
Opposition MPs Stopped During March to Election Commission Several Indian opposition lawmakers, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, were stopped while marching towar...
By IGR Desk•Published Oct 6, 2026, 11:36 AM
Source: BBC
Several Indian opposition lawmakers, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, were stopped while marching toward the Election Commission headquarters.
Protest targets election chief
The lawmakers were taking part in a protest against the election chief. The march ended before they reached the Election Commission headquarters, with members stopped midway.
The action involved many opposition MPs and placed the dispute between the lawmakers and the election chief at the center of the public protest. Rahul Gandhi was among those involved.
What happened next
The available account does not provide further details about the reason for the protest, the response from the Election Commission or whether the lawmakers later reached the headquarters.
The incident highlights a direct effort by opposition MPs to bring their protest to the Election Commission’s offices.