Politics● ElevatedSep 25 · Sep 25, 2026, 2:15 PM
India news: Protests against election chief escalate as Gandhi, Cockroach party allege 'rigged' vote
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en] · South Asia
Police have used tear gas on protests by the opposition Congress party demanding India's election commission head steps down, following a report alleging "rigged" elections.
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