Why people across India are taking to the streets again
Summary
Protests are spreading across India as opposition parties and civil society groups demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list manipulation. Critics say the nationwide revision could disenfranchise millions and tilt upcoming elections in favour of Narendra Modi’s BJP.
Key Points
- Protests have spread across India over a nationwide voter list revision that critics say could remove millions of eligible voters.
- Opposition parties, civil society groups and the 'Cockroach' youth movement are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Rahul Gandhi has emerged as a prominent face of the agitation, while the BJP and Election Commission deny any wrongdoing.
- The dispute is expected to intensify as the voter roll changes continue ahead of upcoming state elections.
