Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief’s resignation
Summary
Thousands protested in Delhi demanding the resignation of India’s election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists that opposition parties say favored Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party. The demonstrations, led by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, have intensified pressure on Modi’s government amid allegations of deleted voter names and concerns over election integrity.
Key Points
- Thousands marched in Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s chief election official over voter list revisions.
- The opposition alleges the deletions disproportionately affected Muslim voters and other minorities, while the Election Commission and BJP deny wrongdoing.
- Congress chief Rahul Gandhi led the protest, which analysts say marks the worst crisis for Narendra Modi since he came to power in 2014.
- Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda denounced the rally as a conspiracy and warned it could plunge the nation into anarchy.
