Arvind Kejriwal Detained Before Protest on October 10, 2026
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was detained by police while heading to a protest demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Kejriwal was taken into custody outside his residence in Lodhi Estate.
The protest at Jantar Mantar aims to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Kejriwal criticized the government's security measures, likening them to a state of emergency.
On October 10, 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was detained by the Delhi Police as he attempted to join a protest at Jantar Mantar. The incident occurred outside his home in Lodhi Estate, where he was preparing to mobilize supporters for the demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Earlier in the day, Kejriwal had expressed his intention to participate in the protest alongside his family and encouraged young people to join the movement. The protest is fueled by allegations of 'vote theft' against the Election Commission, with Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders calling for accountability.
In a video shared on social media, Kejriwal was seen being transported in a police bus with AAP MP Sanjay Jha. He urged citizens to rally in large numbers to support the cause. Senior AAP leader Atishi Marlena condemned the detention, questioning the government's actions and the extent of its crackdown on dissent.
The protest comes in the wake of heightened security measures in central Delhi, which Kejriwal characterized as a clampdown worse than a state of emergency. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of instilling fear in the populace by detaining political leaders and suppressing protests.
Looking ahead, the AAP plans to continue its campaign for the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, with further protests expected in the coming days. The political climate in Delhi remains tense as the party seeks to galvanize public support against what they perceive as government overreach.
