New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Parts of Delhi witnessed heightened security on October 10 as protesters gathered to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. Several protesters reportedly faced difficulties reaching Jantar Mantar, where the demonstration was planned, amid police barricades and restrictions.

Delhi Police detained several opposition leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee and Pinarayi Vijayan, along with CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Dhruv Rathee and All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora were also reportedly detained.

According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), more than 7,...