Indian Opposition Marches to Supreme Court, Demands Election Chief Resign

Thousands of opposition supporters marched through Delhi to India’s Supreme Court on Monday, demanding the resignation of the election chief over alleged electoral roll fraud. The “March for Democracy” was the latest in a series of demonstrations, with thousands of security forces deployed and roads barricaded across the capital. Thousands of protesters were detained over the weekend. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi submitted a petition to the court challenging the process, in which tens of millions of names have been removed from voter rolls. The opposition alleges that the deletions are biased and could disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of upcoming elections. The government denies any wrongdoing. This BBC News report captures the scene in Delhi, the political tensions, and the legal battle ahead. It also examines the broader implications for India’s democracy and the credibility of its electoral system, as the opposition vows to continue its protests until its demands are met.