#Election Commission
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PoliticsIndian Opposition Lawmakers Briefly Detained During Protest Demanding Election Chief's Resignation
Indian opposition lawmakers, including Rahul Gandhi, were briefly detained in New Delhi during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over controversial voter list revisions.
Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
PoliticsIndia's 'Cockroach' Movement Joins Opposition to Demand Election Chief's Resignation
Protesters from the 'cockroach' movement and opposition parties demonstrated in New Delhi on Friday to demand the resignation of India's chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, amid growing controversy over voter database revisions.
Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
PoliticsUnprecedented Scrutiny: Why India's Election Commission is Facing a Crisis of Faith
India's Election Commission faces intense scrutiny and calls for resignation following internal divisions and controversial voter roll revisions that critics argue disenfranchise millions.
Al Jazeera English|September 26, 2026