India, Oct. 11 -- The UN Human Rights Office on Saturday, October 10, expressed concern over mass detentions in Delhi before and during the protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. India rejected the remarks, calling them misplaced.

What the UN said

Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said the office was concerned by reports of mass detentions of demonstrators, protest leaders, members of civil society organisations, lawyers and journalists. He said these took place before and during the large-scale demonstrations in Delhi.

He called on the authorities to ensure that the right to peaceful assembly is fully respected and fulfilled. He said restrictions on peaceful protests must meet strict tests of ne...