Thousands of Indians march to Supreme Court to oust election chief

France 2412 October 2026, 16:23 UTCIndia

Protesters in New Delhi continue to take to the streets demanding the country's top election commissioner resign. Frustrations have been mounting after an investigation in a leading newspaper revealed concerns had been raised within the body, over the revision of voter lists. Delano D'Souza reports.

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