Hundreds of police, some carrying batons and shields, are deployed around the rally site

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Al Jazeera

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/1/thousands-rally-in-delhi-demanding-indias-election-chief-resign?traffic_source=rss

CNBC 100727362

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/01/thousands-join-indian-protest-demanding-election-chiefs-resignation-.html