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Opposition parties and activists are protesting in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of mass voter list purges and misconduct.
Background
India's electoral system, overseen by the Election Commission, has faced scrutiny regarding voter list accuracy and transparency. Allegations of irregularities in voter registration and deletion processes have been a recurring concern for opposition parties and civil society groups, leading to calls for reform and accountability.
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Protests in Delhi against Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar over voter list purge
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoProtesters and opposition leaders are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging misconduct in voter roll revisions and illegal detentions of activists.
Delhi Police have removed Jantar Mantar from the list of protest sites and designated Ramlila Maidan, Burari Maidan, and CBD Ground as new official venues for demonstrations.
Protests in Delhi Demand Resignation of Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar Over Voter Roll Irregularities
First report 5h agoLast update 1h agoProtesters and opposition leaders are demanding the resignation of Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged irregularities in voter roll revisions and mass voter purges.
Protests in Delhi against Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list irregularities
First report 7h agoLast update 1h agoProtesters, including Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders, are marching to the Supreme Court to demand the resignation of Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar and action against alleged electoral irregularities.
Opposition leaders and journalists accuse police of heavy-handed tactics, illegal detentions, and brutality against protesters, including an MP, during the demonstrations.
The Chief Justice of India declined a meeting with opposition leaders regarding the election chief, stating that pending cases should follow legal procedure and that such a meeting would contravene separation of powers.
Delhi Police have removed Jantar Mantar from the list of protest sites, designating Ramlila Maidan, Burari Maidan, and CBD Ground as new official venues, a decision criticized by some as too quick after a Supreme Court suggestion.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi clarified that the Supreme Court has neither approved nor rejected the new Form 6 for voter registration, and its validity remains undecided, contrary to earlier opposition claims.
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