New Delhi Tightens Security Ahead of Voter List Protest
· India · The Independent, Indian Express
Authorities in New Delhi have deployed 23,000 police personnel and implemented transport restrictions ahead of a protest by the "Cockroach" movement. The demonstrators are gathering at Jantar Mantar to oppose the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, which has seen over 130 million names removed. While the Delhi Metro announced the closure of 57 stations, the Supreme Court has directed officials to ensure public transport remains accessible. The Election Commission maintains that the revision is a routine exercise to eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries.
Why it matters
The mass deletion of voter names has sparked significant political tension, with opposition parties claiming minority groups are being disproportionately disenfranchised.
Read the original report — The Independent
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