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Delhi Police detain 260 in INDIA bloc ECI march
The Hindu··5d ago
Delhi Police detained about 260 people, including 10 MPs, during an INDIA bloc march toward the Election Commission on Tuesday. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were among leaders held after a sit-in at Akashvani Bhawan. Police said no march permission application was filed. Congress said they were released from Kingsway Camp after detention late Tuesday.
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What It Means For You
- Protesters near Parliament and Akashvani Bhawan faced barricades and Section 163 BNSS orders Tuesday.
- Detentions can delay same-day meetings with Election Commission officials for marching MPs.
- Release from Kingsway Camp late Tuesday ended the sit-in but left memorandum delivery unresolved.
What's Happening
- The march began around 10.30 a.m. amid heavy security around Parliament and the ECI office.
- Protesters breached a first barricade before police announcements to disperse, police said.
- ECI said no party sought a meeting through authorised representatives until 4 p.m.
What police and parties said
- Police cited prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
- Congress said Rahul Gandhi was dragged from a peaceful sit-in, calling it a sign of regime weakness.
- Livemint reported detainees were taken to New Police Line at Kingsway Camp before release.
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