India opposition rallies in New Delhi over voter-roll changes and election chief
Thousands marched through New Delhi on Sunday demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner over changes to voter lists that opposition parties say favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party. The protest was led by Rahul Gandhi of the Indian National Congress and formed part of more than a month of demonstrations over the revision of electoral rolls. It is the latest flashpoint in a dispute that has put election administration at the centre of national politics.Opposition leaders say the removal of more than 130 million names from draft rolls has disproportionately affected Muslims and other minorities, who are... [Continue Reading]
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