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Rahul Gandhi Detained as India Opposition Protests 130 Million Voter Removals

October 8, 2026

Summary

India's opposition alliance continued protests after lawmakers were detained for a second day, demonstrating against the alleged removal of 130 million names from voter lists.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Indian Opposition Leaders Detained as Protests Over Voter Rolls Intensify
  • India news: Opposition doubles down against poll chief after detentions

Center

  • Rahul Gandhi briefly detained as India’s protests grow over removals of 130 million from voter lists - AP News

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