Indian security forces deploy ahead of major Delhi opposition protest
Opposition parties plan large demonstration demanding the election chief's resignation over voter list changes.
At a glance
- Security forces deployed batons, shields and riot control vehicles at the protest site
- Opposition expects hundreds of thousands to participate in the march and rally
- Protesters are demanding the resignation of India's election chief over voter list changes
- Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi will lead the demonstration
Security personnel with riot control vehicles surrounded the site of a planned opposition protest in Delhi on Sunday. The march, to be led by Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of participants demanding the resignation of India's election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists.
Authorities have warned of traffic diversions in advance of the rally. The opposition describes the event as a major challenge to the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata party.
Why it matters
The protest represents a significant opposition challenge to the ruling government and reflects tensions over electoral processes and voter registration procedures in India.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldIndian forces tighten security in Delhi ahead of big opposition protest
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