Congress says voter-list row and protest pressure rattles govt
In short
Congress said there may have been voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision process. It also said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should resign, while police detained about 150 protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
The protest matters because it has increased security in the capital and put pressure on the Election Commission. It is still not clear whether any wrongdoing will be proved or what the next official step will be.
What the reporting says
Congress said alleged voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision process needs action, while Delhi Police detained around 150 protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The party said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should resign to restore democratic integrity, and the protests have led to heightened security measures. The report does not confirm the allegations or say what outcome the protest will have.
Why it matters
Congress raised concerns about alleged voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision process, and Delhi Police detained around 150 protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi as security tightened. The party said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation is needed to restore democratic integrity. The report shows rising political tension and police action, but it does not verify the allegations or give an official response.