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News in English (USA) / 13.10.2026 / 06:00

Indian Opposition Parties Stage Protests and March to Supreme Court Demand Resignation of Election Chief

In a significant escalation of tensions regarding recent changes to voter lists in India, thousands of opposition supporters, led by prominent leaders including Rahul Gandhi, have marched to the Supreme Court. They are demanding the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of misconduct and the controversial voter list revisions known as the SIR process. The demonstrations began in New Delhi and have sparked widespread unrest, with opposition leaders united in their efforts to seek suspension of the voter list changes and an independent audit of the electoral rolls. Additionally, a joint plea has been filed in the Supreme Court, alleging that these changes could endanger the integrity of the electoral process. The protests have resulted in detentions of several opposition leaders, including Gandhi, as they call for a fair electoral environment and accountability from the election authority.
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