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India deploys thousands of police ahead of election protest
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· October 9, 2026
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Key points The protesters plan to gather in New Delhi. Thousands of police have been deployed in anticipation of a protest.
Thousands of police have been deployed in anticipation of a protest. The protest is scheduled to take place on Saturday, with demonstrators calling for mass rallies. They are demanding the resignation of the election commission chief due to alleged irregularities in voter rolls.
The protesters plan to gather in New Delhi. Their demand for the election commission chief to step down is driven by concerns over the integrity of the voter rolls.
Further details about the protest and the allegations surrounding the voter rolls are available from the source. The deployment of police suggests that authorities are preparing for potential unrest.
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Category: safety Published: October 9, 2026 Source: CNA — Latest Reading time: 1 min
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