India's Election Commission cut 130 million names from voter lists

India's Election Commission cut 130 million names from voter lists

More than 130 million names have been removed from India's statewide voter lists since June last year. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar frequently overruled integrity concerns — questions about accuracy — from the other two commissioners. Opposition parties allege vote theft and demand his resignation. Whether an independent audit follows will shape battles over credibility.

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