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Indian Opposition Lawmakers Briefly Detained During Protest Demanding Election Chief's ResignationPolitics

Indian 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
A Wave of Nationwide Protests Shakes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Grip on Power in IndiaPolitics

A Wave of Nationwide Protests Shakes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Grip on Power in India

Widespread protests across India are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration as citizens demand accountability and institutional reforms.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Mass Protests Enter Third Day in India as Demonstrators Demand Election Chief's ResignationPolitics

Mass Protests Enter Third Day in India as Demonstrators Demand Election Chief's Resignation

Thousands of protesters and opposition leaders rallied across India for a third consecutive day, demanding the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over contested voter-roll revisions.

Al Jazeera English|October 4, 2026|1
India's 'Cockroach' Movement Joins Opposition to Demand Election Chief's ResignationPolitics

India'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
Indian Authorities Arrest Hundreds as Gen Z-Led 'Cockroach Movement' Protests Voter Roll ControversyPolitics

Indian Authorities Arrest Hundreds as Gen Z-Led 'Cockroach Movement' Protests Voter Roll Controversy

Indian authorities arrested hundreds of demonstrators in New Delhi and Mumbai as the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party and opposition groups launched protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Unprecedented Scrutiny: Why India's Election Commission is Facing a Crisis of FaithPolitics

Unprecedented 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
India's 'Cockroach' Youth Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Unless Election Chief ResignsPolitics

India's 'Cockroach' Youth Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Unless Election Chief Resigns

India's satirical Cockroach Janta Party has threatened nationwide protests if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign by Saturday amid allegations of manipulated voter lists.

Al Jazeera English|September 25, 2026
India's 'Cockroach' Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Unless Chief Election Commissioner ResignsPolitics

India's 'Cockroach' Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Unless Chief Election Commissioner Resigns

India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement has given a 48-hour ultimatum for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign, threatening nationwide protests over voter roll overhauls and internal poll panel disputes.

The National|September 24, 2026