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India news: Delhi protesters turn up heat on election chief, police tightens security

DW2 October 2026, 07:02 UTCIndia

Thousands are expected to gather in central Delhi to demand the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, over deletion of voters from electoral rolls. Follow live:

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