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Indian opposition politicians and journalists alleged that police had been heavy-handed in cracking down in protests that swept New Delhi over the weekend in response to a nationwide voter roll revision that critics say disproportionately affects Muslim and other minority voters. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi called for a fresh march to the nation's Supreme Court Monday.
Main opposition Congress party leads rally to the top court to demand the removal of the chief election commissioner.
India's opposition alliance is gearing up for another day of protests after demonstrating lawmakers were detained for the second time. Meanwhile, India is seeking to repatriate its nationals working in Russian military.
Rahul Gandhi has been arrested several times at protests demanding the resignation of poll body chief.
Delhi police has beefed up security around the Election Commission of India, likely preparing for another day of 'vote theft' protests. Meanwhile, PM Modi marks 25 years in public service.
Police detained Indian opposition leaders during a protest outside the Election Commission in New Delhi where lawmakers
Opposition parties held protests in India’s capital New Delhi on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the country’s election chief over a contentious revision of voter lists as hundreds of police personnel were deployed across the heart of the city. Tuesday’s demonstration is the latest in a series of near-daily protests beginning last week by student groups, opposition parties and India's “Cockroach” youth movement.
Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Opposition leaders allege that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour PM Narendra Modi's party.
India's opposition is amping up pressure on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged voter roll manipulation. DW has more.
India's opposition is amping up pressure on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged voter roll manipulation. DW has more.
India's opposition leaders meet in New Delhi to push back against voter roll revisions and discuss poll body chief Gyanesh Kumar. DW has more.
Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu's warning of possible attacks during next month's general election.
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With a month to go until Israel goes to the polls on October 27th, a new opinion poll shows the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party in a dead heat with Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu's coalition. It comes as the leaders of the four main opposition parties pledged to work together.
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Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado has been living in exile, with plans to return to Venezuela spoiled multiple times.
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli opposition leaders unite to drive out Netanyahu
Five opposition leaders agree to cooperate to boost voter turnout to secure a majority in the October 27 elections.
The two sides appointed a committee to review selection of candidates for Supreme Court of Justice.
