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Opposition, journalists allege police abuses during India protests
- On Monday, New Delhi authorities locked down the capital, erecting barricades and closing six metro stations ahead of a march called by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi against the election chief.
- Protests erupted following a nationwide voter roll revision removing more than 133 million names, a measure critics claim disproportionately affects minorities and benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
- During Sunday's demonstrations, Parliamentarian John Brittas alleged he was "manhandled, dragged, assaulted" by police; Reporters Without Borders said at least 16 journalists were detained, calling actions "unacceptable."
- The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party has pledged to continue protesting until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar steps down, though the Election Commission of India denied any wrongdoing regarding the revisions.
- Gandhi urged supporters to join the march to the Supreme Court on Monday, stating, "Nothing to fear," as the capital braces for a fresh showdown regarding the election process.
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Tens of thousands of police officers block the centre of the Indian capital while the opposition contests a massive revision of the electoral lists The center of the Indian capital New Delhi
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Over 200 detained as Delhi protest crackdown continues despite SC intervention
Police detained more than 200 protesters across Delhi as student groups and CJP supporters tried to reach Jantar Mantar. The fresh action continued despite Supreme Court scrutiny of the crackdown and allegations over the handling of demonstrators.
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Total News Sources30
Leaning Left3Leaning Right5Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Center
Bias Distribution
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L 21%
C 43%
R 36%
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