Indian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chief
Opposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.
BBC News reports: Opposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.
This politics story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Indian, MPs and CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
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