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India’s Congress Party Holds Mass Protest in New Delhi
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Thousands gathered in central New Delhi for one of the largest protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in over a decade, organized by a coalition of centrist and left-wing opposition parties.
- The demonstration focused on opposition to the government's update of voter registration lists, which has resulted in the removal of more than 130 million names.
- Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Modi's administration of "treason" against Indian democracy and demanded the resignation of the chief elections commissioner appointed by Modi.
- The rally proceeded peacefully without the violent clashes seen in previous protests, with protesters expressing their dissent through chants, drums, and flags.
- Gandhi reassured the crowd that their large turnout sent a strong message to Modi and emphasized the importance of their collective voice in challenging the government.
