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Opposition protests voter-list purge in New Delhi

India's opposition parties marched in New Delhi to protest voter-list revisions they say favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll, and protesters also went to the Supreme Court.

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India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate

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India opposition protests over voter lists and election commission

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Opposition parties in India are escalating protests in New Delhi over a voter-list purge, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and marching to the Supreme Court.

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Opposition protests escalated with reports that authorities removed more than 130 million names from voter rolls, and a new uncertainty emerged over whether the Supreme Court will act.

In this event India news: Opposition parties march to Supreme Court Earlier coverage India opposition leaders briefly arrested in protest against election chief Earlier coverage

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Al Jazeera Published 12 October 2026

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India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate

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