India opposition challenges voter list purge in Supreme Court as protests grow
India's opposition parties are petitioning the Supreme Court over electoral roll revisions that have removed over 130 million names, alleging the purge disproportionately targets voters opposed to Prime Minister Modi's BJP. The move escalates a domestic political crisis, with protests intensifying ahead of elections. The court's response and the government's justification remain uncertain, but the dispute threatens to undermine electoral credibility.
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India: Electoral Integrity Dispute Escalates Amid Voter List Purge Protests
India's electoral integrity dispute has escalated significantly, with opposition parties petitioning the Supreme Court over a voter list revision that has removed over 130 million names. Widespread protests in New Delhi and other locations have been met with police crackdowns, metro station closures, and allegations of police abuse. The government's justification for the purge and the Supreme Court's response remain key uncertainties.