Police in India Detain Hundreds Rallying Against ‘Vote Theft’

New York Times2 October 2026, 12:36 UTCIndia

Opposition groups are demanding the resignation of the election chief over the removal of 130 million voters from the rolls. The government denies influencing the exercise.

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