Protests over voter lists escalate in India’s capital
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Thousands of protesters and opposition supporters marched in New Delhi on Monday, defying a security clampdown to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrations follow the removal of more than 133 million names from voter lists since last year, out of about 969 million eligible voters in the 2024 polls. Critics claim the revision favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while the Election Commission of India has denied any wrongdoing. Authorities deployed thousands of security personnel, erected heavy barricades, and closed key metro stations following weekend detentions.
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