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PoliticsIndian opposition MPs detained during protest against election chief

Several Indian opposition lawmakers, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, were detained while marching to the Election Commission headquarters to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Opposition parties allege that a nationwide voter-roll revision could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP, a claim rejected by both the BJP and the Election Commission.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-06 10:05Original

Indian opposition MPs detained during protest against election chief
Indian opposition MPs detained during protest against election chiefPolitics