Youth protests erupted in Chennai against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, resulting in the detention of 150 individuals. The demonstrations were part of a broader nationwide wave of dissent targeting the chief election commissioner.
Political leaders, including DMK president M K Stalin, condemned the detentions and called for the immediate release of those arrested. Their statements highlighted concerns over the handling of public dissent and the rule of law.
The incident underscores growing tensions between youth activists and electoral authorities, with no further details on charges or legal actions reported yet.
