Dhruv Rathee's First Press Conference: Open Challenge to PM Modi

"A small YouTuber from Haryana is giving a press conference, but our Prime Minister couldn't give a single one in 12 years." Hours after his release from police detention, Dhruv Rathee faces the media for the first time and dares PM Modi, Amit Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar to answer his questions on "vote chori". On Sunday, 11 October 2026, a day after Gurugram Police detained him at his home ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee held his first press conference in Delhi. He described the detention as a "kidnapping", alleging he was dragged from his bedroom without a warrant and kept without his phone or a lawyer. Police say it was a preventive detention under BNSS Section 172(2) because he planned to join a protest where prohibitory orders were in force. Rathee also showed his passport to rebut claims that he is a foreign national, called the situation an "undeclared emergency", denied foreign funding, demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign on moral grounds, and proposed that the PM and the Leader of the Opposition jointly choose the next CEC. He ends with an open challenge over 70,000 voter names in West Bengal that were allegedly deleted before polling and restored after the results. All claims in this video are Dhruv Rathee's own allegations and opinions; police and government positions are noted above. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Highlights: "Open challenge" 00:52 Why a press conference? "PM hasn't held one in 12 years" 01:45 "I was kidnapped, not detained": the detention account 05:25 Did he sign a bond? Passport and citizenship row 06:50 Why he joined the vote-theft protest 07:30 CJP, Congress and a combined opposition protest 10:55 Joining politics? "Two people captured all institutions" 12:20 Journalists under pressure, an "undeclared emergency" 13:20 Foreign funding, Elon Musk, Soros, America and China 15:30 "The more you suppress, the more anger builds" 17:30 Non-violence and how to pick a neutral Election Commissioner 19:20 "Gyanesh Kumar should resign on moral grounds" 20:45 Open challenge: 70,000 deleted voters in West Bengal 🎥 Original: Dhruv Rathee –    / @dhruvrathee   Sources: Hindustan Times, NDTV, Indian Express, Times of India, New Indian Express (11–12 Oct 2026) Disclaimer: The videos are sourced online and belong to its original creator. We do not claim ownership. It is shared in an edited form for informational and appreciation purposes only. If you are the content owner and wish for removal or attribution, please contact us. We respect copyright laws and Youtube community guidelines. Stay updated with the latest breaking news and viral political stories. we cover key highlights, reactions, and analysis. BuyMeCoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenewsroo8 Can Contribute Here: https://paypal.me/luanfilms ⚠️Disclaimer The content in the video is for informational purposes only. All news, analysis, and opinions presented are based on available information at the time of Publishing and may not reflect the most current developments. While we strive for accuracy, the information provided may evolve over time. We welcome and encourage feedback and discussions. If you spot any inaccuracies or have insights to share, please feel free to leave a comment or reach out at thenewsroom1967@gmail.com Our goal is to continuously improve and provide helpful, reliable content for our audience. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use Know Us Email: thenewsroom1967@gmail.com Thumbnail photo of PM Modi: PIB / Prime Minister's Office, Government of India (GODL-India) #DhruvRathee #PressConference #Modi #VoteChori #GyaneshKumar