Anti-CEC protest: Tushar Gandhi detained on way to Mumbai protest at August Kranti Maidan

Anti-CEC protest: Tushar Gandhi detained on way to Mumbai protest at August Kranti Maidan

Tushar Gandhi detained by the Mumbai Police. (Screenggrab) Tushar Gandhi, social activist and great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, and activist Feroze Mithiborewala were detained by the Mumbai Police ahead of a protest at August Kranti Maidan in support of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in Delhi on Saturday (October 10, 2026), organisers said.The police said permission had not been granted for the protest.#Watch | "We will continue our protest despite detention. We appeal to everyone to reach August Kranti Maidan this afternoon," said social activist Tushar Gandhi, who were allegedly detained by the Mumbai Police ahead of a protest in support of the anti-CEC protest in Delhi. Video: Special arrangement— The Hindu (@the_hindu) October 10, 2026Despite the detentions, Mr. Gandhi and other organisers said they would continue their protest and appealed to people to reach August Kranti Maidan on Saturday (October 10) afternoon. Published - October 10, 2026 12:49 pm IST

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