India: Opposition leaders march towards Election Commission

India's opposition is amping up pressure on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged voter roll manipulation. DW has more.

Here's a roundup of the latest headlines from India on Tuesday, October 6:

• Oppositon leaders are gearing up for a march to the Election Commission of India's headquarters to protest against poll body chief Gyanesh Kumar
• Security has been heightened in key areas of central Delhi ahead of the demonstration
• Voting has begun in by-polls in three Indian states and one Union Territory

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