
A coalition of students, farmers and civil society groups have joined calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over India's voter roll revision exercise.
A coalition of students, farmers, and civil society groups is protesting in Delhi to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns over the ongoing voter roll revision exercise.
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The protest follows ongoing voter roll revision concerns. Tensions persist at the India-China border despite diplomatic talks.
A coalition of students, farmers and civil society groups have joined calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over India's voter roll revision exercise.
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