Modi is in trouble
Summary
Large protests happened across India in October against a government move that removed many people from voter rolls. The government responded by deploying security forces, restricting internet access, and detaining thousands of protesters and some journalists. Opposition leaders condemned the government's actions as harmful to Indian democracy.Key Facts
- Protests occurred on October 10 across many Indian cities, including New Delhi.
- Demonstrators opposed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which removed 130 million people from voter lists.
- The government used paramilitary forces to block protests and stopped trains to New Delhi.
- Internet access was disrupted in protest areas.
- At least 2,500 protesters and 15 journalists were detained but many were later released.
- Opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, raised concerns about threats to India’s democratic system.
- The chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, who managed the voter roll revision, faced calls to resign amid resurfaced corruption allegations.
- Protesters included young and diverse groups, contrasting with the older government officials.
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