Crowds throng New Delhi and wave Indian flags amid escalating protests
Protests have intensified over a review of voter lists that critics say is politically motivated and threatens to disenfranchise voters.
NPR reports: Protests have intensified over a review of voter lists that critics say is politically motivated and threatens to disenfranchise voters.
The Election Commission and Modi's administration deny these allegations.
This world story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Delhi, Indian and Election Commission.
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