From euronews · Gavin Blackburn · · 1m 10s
Opposition Alleges Police Abuse in India Protests
Opposition leaders and journalists report police violence during India's voter roll protest demonstrations.
In brief
Opposition leaders and journalists report police violence during India's voter roll protest demonstrations. Indian police detained opposition figures and journalists during protests over voter list revisions, with critics claiming abuses of power. Originally reported by euronews.
Protests Triggered by Voter List Changes
The protests began after allegations that Indian authorities manipulated voter lists during a nationwide roll revision critics say benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
Opposition Accuses Police of Heavy-Handed Tactics
Opposition leaders and journalists reported police detained protesters using aggressive tactics, including manhandling and assault, during weekend demonstrations.
MP Alarmed by Police Actions
Parliamentarian John Brittas of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) said he was 'manhandled, dragged, assaulted' by police during Sunday's demonstrations.
“I was manhandled, dragged, assaulted by police during Sunday's demonstrations.”
Journalists Detained Despite Press Cards
Reporters Without Borders reported at least 16 journalists were detained during weekend protests despite displaying press credentials.
Protests Continue Against Election Chief
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement demands Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign, pledging to continue protests until he steps down.
Election Commission Denies Wrongdoing
The Election Commission of India, which oversees voting in the world's most populous nation, denied any wrongdoing in the voter roll revision process.
The essence
Indian police detained opposition figures and journalists during protests over voter list revisions, with critics claiming abuses of power.
