Indian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chief
Opposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.
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"Gyanesh, it's done, bro. Time to resign."
— Rahul Gandhi , Politician
Key People
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
Mallikarjun Kharge is the president of the Indian National Congress.
Priyanka Gandhi is an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Indian National Congress.
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress.
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Opposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.
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