India news: Opposition doubles down against poll chief after detentions
India's opposition alliance is gearing up for another day of protests after demonstrating lawmakers were detained for the second time. Meanwhile, India is seeking to repatriate its nationals working in Russian military.
Tired of missing real-time updates? Add DW News as a Preferred Source on Google, then tap Star or Preferred to keep us at the top of your feed. A group of Indian political parties, allied against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP, plans to protest in central Delhi on Thursday. They seek the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who faces allegations of misconduct and bias.
Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra, along with over 200 allied Members of Parliament, marched to the Election Commission of India on Tuesday to meet Kumar. They were blocked by Delhi police and began an impromptu sit-in, resulting in temporary detentions. On Wednesday, the Indian National Congress hosted a lunch meeting with about 200 MPs to discuss action against Kumar.
Protesters claim Kumar is an agent of the Modi government, rigging elections in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Both Gandhi and Vadra were detained by police but released later that evening. Gandhi emphasized the importance of their cause, stating they can't stop the will of the people. Despite rejecting the allegations, Modi's party and the election body remain targets of the protests.
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