Journalists march in Delhi to protest detentions and assaults during polls coverage

Journalists in New Delhi held a silent march around the Press Club of India to protest recent incidents involving reporters. The demonstration was prompted by the detention and assault of journalists covering protests related to electoral roll concerns involving the Chief Election Commissioner. Multiple reporters stated they were threatened and heckled by security personnel while displaying official press credentials. Veteran journalist Sreenivasan Jain commented that the incidents reflect a perception that independent journalism is seen as a threat.