The Guardian
Security bolstered in Delhi before opposition voter-list protest
Security was tightened around a planned opposition protest site in Delhi, with batons, shields and riot-control vehicles deployed. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will lead a march and rally demanding the election chief step down over disputed voter-list changes. The opposition expects hundreds of thousands to attend; authorities have warned of traffic diversions.
What to know
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Protesters plan to demand the Indian election chief’s resignation over controversial changes to voter lists.
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The opposition describes the protest as a major challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata party (BJP).
Why it matters
The planned protest highlights the political dispute surrounding changes to voter lists.
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