Congress Leads Defiant Opposition Protest After Jantar Mantar Access Denied

Opposition politicians and students gathered in Delhi to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

They wanted to use a protest area near Jantar Mantar, but police barricades stopped them from reaching it.

The group continued through the streets, where people watched and some joined in.

Police later detained several protesters, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Some people tore down or burned BJP banners, although Congress leaders said the protest was about the Election Commission.

Rahul Gandhi said the protest was about defending democracy.

The Congress said it would hold protests across India on Thursday.

Opposition parties were also waiting to learn whether the President would meet a delegation.