In response to planned protests by opposition parties against a controversial revision of voter lists, Delhi authorities closed six metro stations and issued traffic warnings. The protests, led by the 'cockroach' youth movement, have been ongoing, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the revisions disproportionately affect minority voters.
The Election Commission has faced criticism for deleting over 130 million names from voter lists, claiming the process was necessary. Opposition parties are set to march to the Supreme Court to contest these changes, which they label as 'vote theft.'
Watch for the upcoming Supreme Court march by opposition parties, which could escalate tensions. The youth movement's demands for transparency in voter registration may lead to further protests if their requests are not met, potentially impacting future elections.