D K Shivakumar slams detention of CJP protesters in Delhi, says it is an insult to democracy

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expressed concern over the government's crackdown on protests in Delhi. Over 7,000 protesters were detained to prevent a planned mass mobilisation demanding the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation. Shivakumar emphasised the importance of allowing citizens to voice their concerns through protests in a democracy. He assured that Congress would fight against the removal of voters' names from electoral rolls.