Rahul Gandhi detained during protests against Election Commissioner
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Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, India
October 7, 2026
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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained for the third time in two days. Protesters demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Allegations of voter list manipulation to favor the ruling BJP party.
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