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India detains hundreds, shutters Delhi
The Indian police arrested hundreds of protesters and detained leaders of the Kokroc party, while strict security measures were imposed in New Delhi to prevent a demonstration demanding the resignation of Election Commission Chief Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was over the alleged revision of voter lists, which is believed to favor the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Authorities closed off the designated protest area before it could begin, imposed a ban on internet services, and shut down metro stations and markets as part of efforts to disperse the demonstrators. Despite these restrictions, small protests took place elsewhere in the city, with protesters chanting calls for Kumar's resignation. TV footage showed protesters resisting and police violations of their rights, with some demonstrators continuing to protest despite arrests. This protest is a significant challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who faces accusations of illegally altering voter lists ahead of the state elections scheduled for 2027. Opposition parties have complained about the impact of the list deletions on past election results, where approximately 130 million names were removed from the electoral rolls.
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