Indian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chief

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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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  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:05:22 UTC.

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