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Delhi protests over electoral chief's resignation turn violent, 110 detained
Clashes erupted at Delhi's Jantar Mantar during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with police reporting 15 officers injured. Authorities detained approximately 110 protesters as barricades were breached during the confrontation.
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Violent scenes unfolded in central Delhi on Tuesday as protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar clashed with police at Jantar Mantar, a focal point for public demonstrations in the capital.
The confrontation resulted in barricades being breached as crowds pressed toward police lines. Fifteen Delhi Police personnel sustained injuries during the altercation and were subsequently provided medical attention. Law enforcement responded by detaining approximately 110 protesters at the scene.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has signaled its commitment to sustaining the agitation until the CEC steps down from his position. Party representatives indicated that demonstrations would continue in the coming days as they press their demands.
Details regarding the specific grievances motivating the calls for Kumar's removal remained unclear from official statements, though the intensity of the response underscores deep political divisions surrounding the election commission's leadership. The incident marks one of the more significant confrontations in recent weeks between protesters and Delhi Police.