India drops 130 million voters from rolls, sparks mass protests demanding commissioner
Indian demonstrators have protested for nearly two weeks demanding the resignation of election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voting roll revisions. Police detained journalists and protesters while blocking internet access and social media accounts. Over 130 million names were dropped from electoral rolls after the June revision, with critics alleging disproportionate impact on migrants, elderly voters and poor citizens.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 01:17 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 01:31 UTC
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