Thousands of Indians march to Supreme Court to oust election chief
Protesters in New Delhi continue to take to the streets demanding the country's top election commissioner resign.
France 24 reports: Protesters in New Delhi continue to take to the streets demanding the country's top election commissioner resign.
Frustrations have been mounting after an investigation in a leading newspaper revealed concerns had been raised within the body, over the revision of voter lists.
This politics story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Thousands of Indians, Supreme Court and Delhi.
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