Shock, anger and a crackdown: why a contentious electoral revision has sparked outrage
Summary
In India, millions of people were removed from voter lists due to a government review, leading to widespread protests. Police responded with strong security measures and arrested many protesters and opposition leaders in the capital, Delhi, to control the demonstrations.Key Facts
- About 130 million people were taken off the voter rolls after an electoral review called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- Protesters demand the removal of India’s chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, linked to these changes.
- Daily protests in Delhi have led to a heavy police crackdown, including arrests and restricted public movement.
- The government shut down parts of Delhi by canceling trains, closing metro stations, cutting internet access, and restricting alcohol sales.
- Opposition politicians, activists, and some journalists were detained during the protests.
- The Supreme Court lawyer helping detainees was also forcibly taken by police.
- Police extended the crackdown to Mumbai, including detaining the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.
- The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party defended its actions, saying protests should not disrupt government functions.
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