Police blocked protesters marching toward the Election Commission of India’s office in New Delhi and detained some of them. The demonstrations were over a contentious voter-roll overhaul, and farmers’ groups and trade unions had called for nationwide protests.
WHO:Delhi police
WHAT:Police blocked a march toward the Election Commission of India’s office and detained some protesters.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 6:23 AM ET
WHERE:New Delhi, India
WHY:The march was part of demonstrations over a contentious voter-roll overhaul.
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