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- Opposition parties and the “Cockroach” youth movement protested, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign.
- They claim the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP.
- Election Commission says the revision removes duplicate entries and has no political motive.
- Data show voter rolls could shrink up to 30% in some areas, risking disenfranchisement.
- Police blocked the New Delhi march, erected barricades and detained protesters.