India news: Delhi protesters turn up heat on election chief

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Hundreds have gathered in central Delhi to demand the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, over the deletion of voters from electoral rolls. Follow DW.

  • Protesters are gathering in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar to demand the election commission chief's resignation
  • They are calling for Gyanesh Kumar to step down amid allegations that voter rolls have been manipulated
  • Police tighten security, saying permission to hold the protest had not been granted

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