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Modi’s Crackdown Is a Strategic Error
Modi’s violent crackdown on voter protest sparks democratic crisis in India.
Foreign Policy · 1m
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Bollywood actor told to leave India over protest
Imran Khan, a US citizen and Bollywood actor, has been ordered to leave India by October 28 after joining a rally against the election commission chief.
Daily Maverick · 1m
India's mass voter purge sparks democracy fears
Massive protests erupt over removal of over 100 million voters from rolls, signalling deep anxiety about electoral integrity under Modi.
The New Yorker · 3m
Indian 'cockroach' leaders jailed for Jantar Mantar protest trespassing
Two Indian political leaders jailed for entering Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site after it was removed from official protest list.
Malay Mail · 1m
India’s Cockroach Protests
Modi faces youth-led protests over electoral roll cuts as cockroach movement grows.
Foreign Policy · 1m
India's election crisis deepens as millions lose voting rights
A vast voter purge in India has removed 130 million people from electoral rolls, sparking protests and raising questions about the independence of the election commission.
TIME · 3m
India's voter fraud protests intensify as Modi defends democracy
Thousands march against alleged election irregularities as authorities crack down on demonstrators and the UN raises human rights concerns.
CNBC · 2m
India Cracks Down on Delhi Protests
Indian police detain over 2,000 protesters during voter roll purge demonstrations.
Drop Site News · 1m
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Delhi shuts metro as opposition protests voter list purge
Six metro stations close and traffic restrictions imposed as opposition parties march to court demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner over a controversial voter list revision.
Daily Maverick · 1m
Opposition Parties March to Supreme Court Over Voter List Purge
India’s opposition parties protest voter list purges targeting 130 million eligible voters.
Seattletimes · 1m
India detains thousands as youth protests target Modi
Police blocked a major demonstration in New Delhi on Saturday, detaining protest leaders and thousands of demonstrators opposing a voter list revision.
NPR · 2m
Delhi shuts metro as opposition marches on voter list row
India's capital closes transit and deploys security as opposition parties protest a controversial revision that deleted 130 million voter names.
the Guardian · 1m
MP Resigns: Malaysian Constituencies Left Without Reps
Four Malaysian MPs resigned, leaving constituencies without representatives as by-elections are ruled out.
Malay Mail · 2m
Imran Khan walks back home after Mumbai Police detention
Imran Khan and partner Lekha Washington walked home after police detained them during Mumbai protest.
mint · 1m
Delhi Police Detain 6,000 Amid CJP Protest
Delhi police detained 6,000 people as Cockroach Janta Party protests over electoral roll revisions.
Financialexpress · 1m
Indian police crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in Delhi
Indian police detain opposition leaders as 'Cockroach' protest faces crackdown.
Dw · 2m
ECI Caps Form 7 Applications
Election Commission limits individual Form 7 objections to curb misuse.
mint · 1m
India Youth Protest Against Voter List Changes
Youth protest escalates as India’s voter list revision sparks anger against Modi’s government.
Seattletimes · 1m
Election Commission Limits Form 7 Submissions
Election Commission caps individual Form 7 objections to prevent bulk voter deletions.
Financialexpress · 1m
Delhi Police block CJP's October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar
Police deny permission for Cockroach Janta Party demonstration, citing breach of past undertaking and late notice.
The Hindu · 1m
Opposition protests against election chief after detentions
Opposition leaders demand CEC resignation after Rahul Gandhi detained twice.
Dw · 1m
Opposition leaders march to Election Commission
Opposition leaders demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign after voter list changes.
Dw · 2m
Uttarakhand drops nine lakh voters in electoral roll revision
A special review of Uttarakhand's voter list removed nearly 900,000 names, cutting the state's electorate by almost 10 percent and triggering opposition demands for transparency.
The Hindu · 2m
Police probe sexual harassment claims at Delhi protest
Delhi police investigate sexual harassment allegations against officers during protest at Jantar Mantar.
Dw · 3m
Bosnia Awaits Election Results
Bosnia's election results remain unclear as pro-Russian politician Dodik dominates the race despite being banned from office.
euronews · 1m
Stalin's remark sparks outcry from Tamil Nadu government
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and his ministers condemn DMK chief Stalin over alleged body-shaming comments about a TVK candidate in the Dharapuram bypoll.
The Hindu · 2m
Modi Faces Election Commission Protest Threat
Protest movement demands election commissioner resignation over voter roll scandal.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Sarawak electoral boundary review underway, no deadline set
Communications Minister confirms redelineation process has started but won't commit to finishing before next state election.
Malay Mail · 1m