India Faces Protests Over Voter Roll Purge, Denials of 'Vote Theft'

India is experiencing widespread protests and hundreds of detentions following the removal of 130 million individuals from voter rolls. Demonstrators, including those from the youth-led 'Cockroach movement,' are expressing anger and accusing the government of "vote theft" and unfairly stripping citizens of their voting rights. The protests, which have seen thousands gather in cities like Mumbai, are demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner. The government has denied these accusations, asserting that it is not influencing the voter roll process.