Indian police deploy tens of thousands to quell New Delhi protests

Indian authorities have implemented a widespread crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands, including opposition and youth movement leaders, and imposing a lockdown to preempt mass protests against alleged voter roll revisions and the election chief. This aggressive state response signals heightened political tension and potential suppression of dissent ahead of upcoming elections. The full scope of the crackdown, the precise impact of voter roll changes, and the Supreme Court's intervention details remain unclear.