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India’s opposition alliance is staging a mass rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi over contested voter rolls.
Rahul Gandhi is spearheading the demonstration and urging various social groups to join.
The protest is also calling for the ouster or resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Indian National Congress expects a turnout of one million people, while police in Delhi are preparing for the event with heavy security and traffic measures.
Why it mattersA broad protest coalition can increase pressure on Modi’s government and reshape domestic policy debates.
More context
One report says the protest follows weeks of political friction, while another says it comes after a symbolic public impeachment by the opposition over alleged electoral irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls.