Telangana Congress leaders held during Lok Bhavan protest march

Police in Hyderabad detained multiple Congress leaders and activists on Wednesday during a march toward Lok Bhavan, the seat of the Telangana state government. The protest was organized against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with party members citing concerns over electoral conduct. The detainees were taken into custody as the march progressed through the city, though police have not formally charged those held. Despite the detention, Congress leaders and a growing number of party workers and activists regrouped at the police station where they were taken, maintaining their protest presence. The demonstration underscored mounting tensions between the Congress party and state authorities over governance and electoral management issues. Police presence remained significant throughout the evening as more supporters gathered to demonstrate solidarity with the detained leaders. The exact number of those detained was not immediately clarified by authorities, though reports indicated the figure extended to several dozen activists and party officials.