Several prominent Left leaders, including former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat and former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday, October 10, 2026, ahead of a proposed protest in New Delhi.
The detentions took place before a planned march towards Jantar Mantar, where protesters were expected to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Among those detained were CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby and Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas, along with other Left leaders participating in the planned demonstration.
The police action has drawn attention to the political tensions surrounding the proposed protest and the opposition’s demand for the Election Commission’s accountability.
Pinarayi Vijayan, who previously served as Kerala’s Chief Minister, was present at Jantar Mantar and spoke to the media before or during the developments surrounding the protest. Brinda Karat is a senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), while Manik Sarkar previously served as Tripura’s Chief Minister.
The proposed demonstration was centred on a demand for Gyanesh Kumar to step down from his position as Chief Election Commissioner. However, the available report does not provide detailed information about the specific grounds for the detentions or how long the leaders were held.
The incident comes amid heightened political activity in the national capital, with opposition leaders seeking to raise concerns through public demonstrations.
The detention of senior political figures is likely to intensify debate over the handling of protests, political expression and the role of law enforcement in maintaining public order.
Further details about the police action and the leaders’ subsequent status were not available in the report.
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