LIVE Updates: INDIA Bloc Marches To Poll Body Office, Demands Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc are marching to the Election Commission headquarters to demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged vote irregularities. The protest has caused significant political tension, though some opposition parties have chosen not to participate.
Why it matters
This represents a major escalation in the confrontation between India's opposition coalition and the national election oversight body.
'Save democracy', 'Save my vote'. With posters in hand, the Opposition MPs from INDIA bloc are raising slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over alleged vote theft.
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