Indian opposition unites to demand Modi electoral chief’s resignation

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Protesters say the controversial revision of voter rolls which purged 130 million people benefits Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party

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Thousands protested in Delhi on Sunday to demand the resignation of India’s election chief over a revision of voter lists, the latest in more than a month of ‌opposition demonstrations challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Led by Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi, Sunday’s protesters say the controversial revision benefits Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.

Analysts say the protests and growing support for the opposition form the worst crisis for Modi since he came to power in 2014, though his government remains stable and the next general election is not due until 2029.

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