Bihar Opposition leaders detained during anti-CEC protest march

Patna: Police in Bihar detained multiple opposition leaders on Tuesday as they attempted to march against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, intensifying political friction in the state capital. Among those held were Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, along with senior figures from allied parties including Sahni and Bharti, according to law enforcement officials. The detentions occurred as the opposition coalition sought to stage a demonstration challenging the CEC's tenure and alleged conduct. Police escorted the arrested leaders toward Lok Bhavan, the state secretariat, to clear the demonstration site and restore order in the area. The incident underscores growing confrontation between Bihar's opposition alliance and the poll administration, reflecting broader disputes over electoral management and governance in the eastern state. The detentions came as various opposition groups have mounted increasing pressure on the electoral commission through public demonstrations and formal complaints.