
Indian police increased security in central Delhi ahead of potential protests following opposition leaders' sit-in at the Election Commission over vote theft allegations, while the BJP marked 25 years of Narendra Modi in public service.
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Opposition leaders protested at the Election Commission of India over allegations of vote theft during a controversial electoral roll revision, leading to a sit-in and detention of several leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra, who were later released.
Police tighten security around central Delhi after opposition's sit-in protest
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi warns of 'reckoning'
Bharatiya Janata Party marks 25 years of Modi in public service
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Opposition leaders will continue to demand accountability from the Election Commission regarding vote theft allegations.
Likely · Within weeks
Police will maintain heightened security in central Delhi during the BJP's celebrations of Modi's 25 years in office.
Very likely · Within days

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