India voter-roll row escalates as Delhi blocks fresh protest against election chief

India voter-roll row escalates as Delhi blocks fresh protest against election chief

Tensions over India’s voter-roll revision have intensified after authorities in New Delhi closed a central park and tightened security ahead of a planned protest demanding the removal of the country’s chief election commissioner. The demonstration, organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has become a focal point of growing political opposition to an electoral revision […]

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Rahul Gandhi leads INDIA bloc's march to Supreme Court; thousands expected to join

Rahul Gandhi leads INDIA bloc’s march to Supreme Court; thousands expected to join

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is leading a renewed push to challenge alleged electoral irregularities in India, as INDIA bloc parties march towards the Supreme Court to raise concerns over what they describe as “vote chori”, or vote theft. The political mobilisation comes amid growing tensions surrounding the Election Commission, the revision of electoral rolls and […]

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India deploys police, restricts transport ahead of major protest demanding election chief resign

India deploys police, restricts transport ahead of major protest demanding election chief resign

India has stepped up security across New Delhi and imposed transportation restrictions ahead of major demonstrations demanding the resignation of the country’s election chief over allegations of irregularities in voter registration. The planned protests have intensified political tensions, bringing renewed attention to electoral transparency, democratic accountability and the right to peaceful assembly. The demonstrations were […]

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New Delhi locks down ahead of mass protest over India’s voter rolls

New Delhi locks down ahead of mass protest over India’s voter rolls

Security has tightened across India’s capital as authorities prepare for large-scale protests over alleged irregularities in the country’s electoral rolls. Thousands of police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed ahead of demonstrations scheduled for October 10, with opposition parties and youth activists demanding accountability from the Election Commission of India (ECI). The controversy centres on […]

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Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding election chief resign over voter-roll irregularities

Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding election chief resign over voter-roll irregularities

Indian police detained protesters in New Delhi on Saturday as demonstrations entered a second consecutive day, with activists and opposition groups demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the country’s voter rolls. The protests have brought renewed attention to India’s electoral process, with demonstrators accusing the Election Commission of […]

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