Hundreds of police guard Indian capital ahead of opposition protest
Summary
Hundreds of security personnel were deployed in India’s capital ahead of an opposition march demanding the resignation of the election chief over a disputed revision of voter lists. Congress and other parties accused the poll body of bias, while the Supreme Court agreed to hear legal arguments on the voter-drive controversy.
Key Points
- Hundreds of security personnel were deployed in central New Delhi ahead of an opposition protest march to the Election Commission office.
- Opposition parties accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the poll body of bias over revised voter lists and registration procedures.
- Congress said the march would start from parliament and target the election commission office, while authorities warned people to avoid the protest areas.
- India’s Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments challenging the poll body’s voter drive and the conduct of its chief.
