India Protests Seek Election Chief's Ouster Over 130M Voter Removals

Protesters across India are calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to step down and for a voter-roll revision — a review to update voter lists — that cut 130 million names to be dropped. Daily protests through 12 October brought a crackdown in Delhi. At issue: who must prove voter eligibility, and if hearings and appeals can cope.