Delhi Police Detain Opposition Lawmakers During Protest Over Voter Roll Revision

Opposition MPs Detained During March in Delhi

New Delhi, India: Police in Delhi detained several opposition lawmakers after they attempted to march toward the Election Commission headquarters, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a controversial revision of voter rolls.

Among those detained were opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other members of parliament. The lawmakers were placed on a police bus before being released a short time later.

Opposition Resumes Protest Near Election Commission

After their release, the opposition lawmakers continued their march and began a sit-in protest near the Election Commission headquarters.

The demonstration represents the latest escalation in an ongoing political dispute surrounding a nationwide revision of electoral rolls.

Opposition Raises Concerns Over Voter Roll Revision

Opposition parties have accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of overseeing a voter-roll revision process that they claim could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The opposition has called for Kumar to step down, citing concerns over the electoral process and the potential impact of the voter-roll changes.

BJP and Election Commission Reject Allegations

The BJP and the Election Commission have rejected the opposition’s allegations. The dispute continues as opposition parties maintain their protests over the nationwide voter-roll revision.

The latest demonstration in Delhi highlights the growing political tensions surrounding the electoral process and the role of the Election Commission.