Indian opposition leaders march to top court to demand election chief resign | BBC News

Thousands of opposition supporters marched through Delhi to India's Supreme Court to demand that the election chief resign over alleged fraud in the electoral roll. The "March for Democracy" was part of a series of demonstrations, with heavy security deployed and roads barricaded in the capital. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi submitted a petition to the court challenging the voter roll revision, in which tens of millions of names have been removed. Opposition parties say the revision benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP, while the Election Commission and the BJP reject the charge.

• Opposition supporters marched to the Supreme Court in Delhi demanding the election chief's resignation
• Rahul Gandhi filed a petition challenging the voter roll revision
• Tens of millions of names have reportedly been struck off the voter rolls
• The Election Commission and the BJP reject the allegations

Thousands of opposition supporters marched through Delhi to India's Supreme Court to demand the election chief resign over alleged electoral roll fraud. Monday's "March for Democracy" was the latest in a series of demonstrations, with thousands of security forces deployed and roads barricaded in the capital. Thousands of protesters were detained over the weekend. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi submitted a petition to the court challenging the process, in which tens of millions of names have been struck off the voter rolls. Opposition parties allege the revision benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Election Commission and the BJP reject the charge. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #India #BBCNews