On 2023-06-10, people arrived from various states and converged at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The crowd grew as the day progressed, prompting police to increase their vigilance.
Delhi Police detained over 1000 protesters. To hold those taken into custody, the police established six detention centers spread across Delhi.
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Among those detained was YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. He later shared a brief statement confirming his experience: "Detained by Delhi police at Jantar Mantar protest."
He later shared a brief statement confirming his experience: "Detained by Delhi police at Jantar Mantar protest.
The demonstrators were voicing a specific demand: the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.