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India protests over poll chief resignation demand

2 sourcesUpdated 4 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm Coverage regionsIndia · Delhi
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Thousands of protesters and opposition members rallied in Mumbai and New Delhi for a third consecutive day.

They demanded the resignation of Election Commission of India chief Gyanesh Kumar.

Demonstrators allege a recent voter-roll revision removed millions of eligible voters to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP party.

The election commission and the BJP have denied those allegations.

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Police in New Delhi detained several protesters for violating bans on mass gatherings.

Opposition and youth groups have announced plans for further demonstrations.

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All reporting agrees that protests continued for a third day, centered on demands for the poll chief’s resignation and allegations tied to a voter-roll revision.

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Key claims remain disputed, including the allegation that eligible voters were removed to aid the BJP, and more demonstrations have been announced.

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Thousands of protesters and opposition members rallied in Mumbai and New Delhi for a third consecutive day demanding the resignation of Election Commission of India chief Gyanesh Kumar. The reporting says demonstrators allege a recent voter-roll revision removed millions of eligible voters to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP party. It also notes that both the election commission and the BJP denied the allegations.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Al Jazeera
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Mass protests demanding poll chief resignation shake India for third day

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Thousands of protesters and opposition members rallied in Mumbai and New Delhi for a third consecutive day demanding the resignation of Election Commission of India chief Gyanesh Kumar. Demonstrators allege that a recent voter-roll revision removed millions of eligible voters to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi ruling BJP party. Both the election commission and the BJP have denied these allegations. Police in New Delhi detained several protesters for violating bans on mass gatherings, while opposition and youth groups have announced plans for further demonstrations.