India opposition leaders march to Supreme Court to demand resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid heightened security and protests over voter roll revisions. Over 130 million names deleted from voter lists, including 28 million who died and 63 million who relocated, sparking nationwide unrest and legal challenges.
Opposition parties and activists, including leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, face arrests and detentions as they protest against alleged voter fraud benefiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calls for a march to the Supreme Court, urging support from opposition, civil society, and democratic groups. Chief Justice Surya Kant declines meeting requests, directing protesters to pursue legal action.
The Election Commission and BJP deny allegations of bias, insisting deleted voters can re-enroll. Protests continue despite security measures, with authorities closing metro stations and restricting traffic. Critics accuse police of overreach, with journalists and lawmakers reporting abuses. The controversy highlights tensions between democratic dissent and institutional response.
Dissenters and activists warn of ongoing challenges to Modi's government, with the CJP vowing to continue protests until Kumar steps down. Legal and political battles over voter roll revisions underscore deepening divisions, with critics accusing authorities of suppressing democratic processes and undermining electoral integrity.