Indian capital braces for second day of protests against poll chief

Protests against the Indian election chief continued in New Delhi for a second consecutive day on Sunday, October 11. Authorities maintained a heavy security presence, deploying thousands of police and paramilitary personnel across the capital to manage the unrest. While metro stations and mobile internet services were restored, the demonstrations follow significant friction between protesters and the state.

The unrest stems from allegations of irregularities in voter registration. On Saturday, police detained more than 2,000 individuals during initial demonstrations. Concurrently, a court ordered the release of three movement leaders, providing a legal development amidst the ongoing public mobilization.