The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced significant alarm regarding the widespread detention of demonstrators in Delhi. These individuals were participating in protests calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The UN body emphasized that any limitations placed on peaceful assembly must adhere to rigorous standards of necessity and proportionality, while further demanding the immediate release of those held in custody. The organization specifically noted the detention of journalists, legal professionals, civil society members, and protest leaders. In response, the Indian government dismissed these observations, characterizing the UN's statement as an inappropriate intrusion into the nation's domestic matters and labeling the concerns as entirely misplaced.
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