West Bengal and Delhi Chief Ministers released after detention amid protests

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have been released from detention. The two opposition leaders were detained earlier by authorities amid protests over the contentious Agnipath military recruitment scheme. Their release follows a day of widespread demonstrations across several states. The protests and detentions highlight the significant political opposition to the new government policy.

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