Protests in Delhi demand resignation of election chief Gyanesh Kumar
Hundreds of protesters have been detained in Delhi for a second day, demanding the resignation of India's election chief Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list manipulation.
Background
India's Election Commission is an autonomous constitutional body responsible for administering election processes. Recent years have seen increased scrutiny and debate surrounding the transparency and integrity of electoral procedures, including voter list management and the appointment of election officials. These discussions often involve political parties, civil society groups, and the judiciary.
Quorum · collective opinions
Protests in Delhi Demand Resignation of Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar
First report 7h agoLast update 2h agoProtesters and the Cockroach Janta Party accuse Gyanesh Kumar of disenfranchising voters to benefit the ruling BJP and view the government's actions as dictatorial.
Some posts support the Delhi Police, praising their handling of the protests, including the arrest of an individual who attacked a journalist and their efforts to assist a protester.
iWitness comments
No comments yet — be the first to weigh in.