Indian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi

Indian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi

Indian authorities have stepped up security across parts of New Delhi ahead of a major opposition march scheduled for Sunday, as political tensions continue to rise over controversial changes to the country’s voter lists. Security personnel equipped with batons and shields, along with riot-control vehicles, were deployed around Ramlila Maidan, the designated venue for the […]

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Rahul Gandhi acquitted in defamation case by Uttar Pradesh court, TV reports say

Rahul Gandhi acquitted in defamation case by Uttar Pradesh court, TV reports say

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been acquitted in a defamation case by a local court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, according to television reports. The decision comes as the senior Congress leader continues to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on several political issues, including a controversial revision of voter lists. Gandhi, a […]

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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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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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