Opposition, journalists allege police abuses during India protests
Summary
Opposition leaders and journalists have accused police of heavy-handed tactics during protests in New Delhi over alleged misconduct in a voter roll revision. Authorities deployed thousands of personnel and sealed parts of the capital as Rahul Gandhi called supporters to march again, while the Election Commission denied wrongdoing.
Key Points
- Opposition leaders and journalists accused police of using heavy-handed tactics during weekend protests in New Delhi.
- Authorities locked down central Delhi with barricades and metro station closures ahead of a fresh march called by Rahul Gandhi.
- The protests were sparked by allegations of misconduct in a nationwide voter roll revision that critics say could aid Narendra Modi's BJP.
- Reporters Without Borders said at least 16 journalists were detained, while the Election Commission denied any wrongdoing.
