Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi was detained by the Assam Police on Friday during a protest in Guwahati.
The protest was organized to demand the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Gaurav Gogoi alleged irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Gogoi claimed that the Election Commission failed to protect electoral rolls and attacked democracy.
The political row intensified following reports regarding objections raised over procedures and database changes related to the voter list revision.
Congress leaders across several states have launched protests demanding legal action and the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
