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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka, several other Opposition leaders detained in Delhi during protest against poll body, released hours later

India
“I’m standing here to save democracy,” said Rahul Gandhi to media during the street protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

AAP stays off INDIA bloc meeting on CEC issue, says it’s not part of the Opposition bloc

India
Despite AAP not attending the INDIA bloc meeting, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said his party supports the impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Calls grow for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s exit; CJP gives him 48 hours, or else nationwide protests

India
Revelations about ECI’s decision-making process may have put the Modi government in a spot akin to the one two months ago when education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s removal was demanded and attained.

Double whammy for Mamata in Nandigram: Her candidate withdraws; she backs Cong nominee, but he gets arrested

India
Mamata Banerjee faction’s candidate for Nandigram bypoll withdraws after meeting CM Suvendu Adhikari, forcing the ex-CM to announce support to the Congress candidate. Hours later, he gets arrested.

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP again in tip of an elephantine turmoil

India
Even as Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) is passing through its electorally lowest phase ever, party supremo Mayawati is taking steps apparently with an eye on next year’s Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, but her moves may cause more trouble for the party.
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