India news: Opposition leaders march towards Election Commission
India's opposition is amping up pressure on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged voter roll manipulation.
DW reports: India's opposition is amping up pressure on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged voter roll manipulation.
This politics story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Election Commission, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh and Kumar.
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