Indians Protest Demanding Election Chief Resign Over Voter Rolls
· Politics · India
Thousands of youth protesters and opposition supporters rallied in Delhi and Mumbai demanding the resignation of India's election commission chief over a voter-roll revision that has removed millions of names. Police detained demonstrators for a third day and are probing harassment claims.
Why it matters：The dispute over voter rolls in the world's largest democracy could shape the credibility of coming elections.
Key points
- Protesters allege wrongdoing during a large-scale voter-roll revision
- Police detained scores of demonstrators around a protest site on Oct 3
- Rallies took place for a third consecutive day
Sources (original reporting)
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