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Indian youth party, student groups protest, demand poll chief’s resignation

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At a glance

  • Protests are being held in India demanding the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
  • Protesters allege the Election Commission manipulated voter rolls to favour the ruling BJP.
  • The commission and the government deny the allegations of wrongdoing.

Story so far

Protests have erupted in India, led by youth and student groups, calling for the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The core allegation is that the Election Commission manipulated voter rolls to benefit the ruling BJP, a claim the commission and government deny. The controversy follows reports that Kumar's own deputies had raised concerns about voter list revisions. The commission has defended its actions as lawful.

Latest development

The Gen Z-led Cockroach Janata Party and student groups are staging fresh protests in Mumbai and New Delhi, demanding the resignation of India's election chief over allegations of voter roll manipulation.

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