In brief
Hundreds of thousands gathered in Delhi on Sunday, protesting a voter roll revision that deleted 130 names. Congress leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi, accuse the ruling BJP of engineering the changes for electoral advantage and call for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The BJP denies the allegations, and the protest marks the largest opposition demonstration in more than a decade.
Tens of thousands marched in Delhi on Sunday to protest a voter roll revision that removed 130 names, an action the opposition says benefits the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). U.S. source United Press International confirmed the demonstration as one of the largest opposition shows of the past decade.
Sources confirm that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the crowd, demanding the resignation or impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The UPI article notes that the revolt followed an Indian Express report highlighting irregularities and disagreements within the Election Commission over the roll’s implementation.
Congressionists argue that the revisions give the BJP an electoral edge. The BJP denies these accusations, maintaining the changes were made for administrative accuracy.
Rahul Gandhi said in a speech to supporters that Kumar "carried out the biggest crime. He has tried to silence the voice of people, strangulate our country."
Unconfirmed claims from the UPI text include predictions of more than one million attendees and references to youth‑led movements that allegedly forced the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The article also mentions a “cockroach” protest movement that backed the rally but did not attend, details which remain unverified.
Overall, the protest reflects growing unrest against the Modi government’s handling of the electoral process, marking a significant moment in India’s political narrative amid a decade of BJP dominance.
