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Delhi protest crowds swell as detained youths' families demand answers

Opposition groups filled New Delhi's streets on Monday after security forces detained large numbers of young protesters; Berlin's coalition talks also collapsed today.

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 9:19 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “After Lockdown, Sea of Protesters Flows Through India’s Capital”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:19 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Delhi, India.
BBN covered this story before: Karnataka CM Shivakumar hits back at BJP over viral Delhi video (October 13).

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The New York TimesAfter Lockdown, Sea of Protesters Flows Through India’s Capital

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn New Delhi, the New York Times reports that massive demonstrations erupted Monday, following what it describes as an effective lockdown that had restricted access to the capital for days.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSecurity forces had also detained large numbers of young protesters in the days before, and the Times describes the demonstrations as raucous, with the crowd flowing through the city.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the city was closed, and then it reopened with a huge turnout. That sounds like a comeback to me.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe people came back because they had been kept out of the streets, Vera.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOfficials have not said what happens next, and families of those detained are the people to watch.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA lockdown that ends in a parade.