Opposition parties, student organizations, and the youth movement known as “Cockroach” gathered in New Delhi on Tuesday to protest against the leadership of India’s election commission. The demonstrators are calling for the resignation of the election chief, citing concerns over recent changes made to national voter lists. The protest is part of a broader series of demonstrations that have occurred daily over the past week.

Authorities responded to the gathering by deploying hundreds of police officers throughout the city center to manage the crowds and maintain order. While the opposition groups characterize the voter list revisions as contentious and potentially damaging to the electoral process, the report does not provide the specific response or justification from the Election Commission of India regarding these changes. The protest highlights ongoing tensions between opposition factions and the current administration regarding the integrity of electoral administration ahead of future voting cycles. As of Tuesday, there has been no official indication that the election chief intends to step down in response to these demands.