CEC row LIVE: Delhi Police says Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke arrested
All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was released early Saturday morning, while Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke will be produced before the SEM court, Delhi Police said.
Both were taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place.
The national capital is under full security as the protests intensify for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
(This live is compiled by Aaron)
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CJP lawyer says Dipke's whereabouts still unknown
CJP lawyer Ratna Singh confirmed Abhijeet Dipke will be produced before the SEM court. She also stated that the legal team is still unable to contact Dipke and his whereabouts are unknown.
Abhijeet is arrested & will be produced before SEM court.His location still unknown, lawyers haven’t met.
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Dhruv Rathee reaches London, plans to hold protest tomorrow
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee confirmed he reached London to take part in protests over there against the CEC Gyanesh Kumar and SIR row.
He tweeted that it is time to take the game to an international level, urging Indians to gather at Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Parliament Square, Westminster at 12 pm tomorrow.
I’ve just reached LondonIt’s time the world sees the reality of vote chor and murderer of democracy.International danka bajane ka time aa gaya haiJoin the protest tomorrow in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in parliament square at 12pm if you’re here Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— Dhruv Rathee (@dhruv_rathee) October 16, 2026 -
INDIA bloc to hold protest in Bengaluru against SIR on November 5
The INDIA bloc in Karnataka will hold a protest against the SIR exercise and demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on November 5, KPCC president B K Hariprasad said on Friday.
The decision was taken at a state-level meeting of alliance partners chaired by Hariprasad at the Legislators' Home to discuss the SIR process, alleged deletion of eligible voters' names, discrepancies in electoral rolls and the functioning of the Election Commission.- PTI
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Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM court: Delhi Police
All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was released early Saturday morning, while Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke will be produced before the SEM court, Delhi Police said.
Both were taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place here on Friday.- PTI
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Indian diaspora in London stages counter-protest in support of PM Modi
Members of the Indian diaspora in London staged a counter-protest in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (local time), opposing demonstrations by the Congress-backed National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and other like-minded groups outside the Indian High Commission.
Meanwhile, in India, protesters took out a Tiranga rally outside Central Park in Connaught Place amid heightened security on Friday. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers and supporters also gathered to stage a Tiranga rally, directing their protest against the Election Commission over alleged institutional irregularities.- ANI -
Neha Bora released after 14 hours in police detention
AISA activist Neha Bora has been released after 14 hours in police detention. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), AISA and other activists had earlier alleged that they did not know her whereabouts following her detention.
BJP veteran LK Advani hospitalised with chest infection, condition stable
Advani was also admitted to Apollo Hospital in May this year due to age-related health issues and was discharged after a few days of treatment.
Tricolour, flash protests, detentions mark CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in Delhi
Protesters demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and a rollback of SIR, while the BJP accused the Opposition of using young people to foment unrest.
EC to hear rival Trinamool Congress factions on October 30 over party name, symbol: Officials
The poll panel is examining rival claims over the party's organisational structure and authorised signatories after both factions were barred from using its name and symbol in West Bengal bypolls.