India, Oct. 2 -- AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained by police on Friday after he reached Jantar Mantar to participate in a protest against the Election Commission.

Bharadwaj arrived at the protest site earlier in the day and appealed to people to join the demonstration. He urged protesters to maintain peace and follow constitutional methods.

Bharadwaj said he had reached Jantar Mantar without using a car and encouraged others to join the protest.

"Without using a car, I have reached Jantar Mantar. You too can reach here. I am sure by the afternoon a lot of Gen-Z, women and youth will reach Jantar Mantar to raise their voice against the Election Commission. Protesting is our right," he said.

He said police had informed them that...