Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Detain Mamata Banerjee, Activists at CJP Protest
Police detained Mamata Banerjee and several Trinamool Congress MPs during a protest in Delhi.
News agency PTI also reported that Neha Bora, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav were detained near INA Market.
The protest was connected to changes being made to electoral rolls, which are lists of voters.
Opposition parties have questioned how the changes are being carried out.
They have raised concerns about alleged mistakes and how voters might be affected.
The protests also included demands for accountability from the Election Commission.
Some demonstrators have called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
The article does not give further details about the detentions.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and several Trinamool Congress MPs were detained by Delhi Police during a protest in Delhi.
PTI reported that AISA President Neha Bora, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav were detained near INA Market while leaving the CJP protest.
The demonstrations were linked to opposition concerns about the revision of electoral rolls, known as the SIR process.
The Trinamool Congress and other opposition voices have raised concerns about alleged discrepancies and the possible effect of the revision on voters.
The protests also came amid demands for accountability from the Election Commission and calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress MPs, Neha Bora, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav were reported detained.
- What
- Delhi Police detained protesters and political leaders during demonstrations linked to the electoral-roll revision process.
- When
- October 10, 2026, according to the article's cited posts.
- Where
- Delhi; the activists were reportedly detained near INA Market.
- Why
- The protests raised opposition concerns about the electoral-roll revision, alleged discrepancies and demands for accountability from the Election Commission.
Opposition and protest concerns
Authorities and electoral process
Electoral-roll revision
Opposition and protest concerns
Opposition parties and civil society members raised concerns about the revision, alleged discrepancies and possible effects on voters.
Authorities and electoral process
The article says Delhi Police were taking measures to manage demonstrations, but does not provide an official response to the concerns about the revision.
Protests and accountability
Opposition and protest concerns
Protesters called for accountability over the electoral-roll process and demands included the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Authorities and electoral process
The article does not state a response from the Election Commission or Chief Election Commissioner to these demands.
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Delhi; activists were reported detained near INA Market
- Police action
- Delhi Police detained Mamata Banerjee and several TMC MPs, according to the report
- Activists reported detained
- Neha Bora, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav
- Protest issue
- Concerns about the SIR electoral-roll revision process
- Additional demand
- Calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign